Two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers will take place on Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June, the RMT union has confirmed, causing further disruption to the capital's transport network. The walkouts, from 00:01 to 23:59 on both days, are over a proposed four-day working week.
The RMT said Transport for London (TfL) had failed to engage meaningfully with concerns about fatigue, longer shifts, reduced flexibility and safety implications for drivers. A union spokesperson stated that members had raised serious issues regarding the compressed working arrangements in a safety-critical role.
TfL said it expected services on most tube lines to run during the strikes, but warned commuters to expect disruption. Other services, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR and trams, will operate as scheduled but could be busier than normal. TfL's proposals for a voluntary four-day week trial have been endorsed by the Aslef union, which represents a majority of tube drivers.
Claire Mann, TfL's chief operating officer, expressed disappointment at the RMT's continued industrial action, saying the issues could be resolved through further discussions. She urged the union to work with TfL, noting that many drivers supported the pilot on the Bakerloo line. The RMT said it remained open to talks but warned against implementing changes without addressing safety concerns.
