London Underground drivers, represented by the RMT union, are staging 24-hour strikes starting at midday on Tuesday 21 April and again on Thursday 23 April, with further walkouts planned for May and June. The industrial action stems from a dispute over proposed changes to working patterns, with the RMT accusing Transport for London (TfL) of attempting to impose a compulsory four-day working week. TfL denies this, stating the changes are voluntary and designed to improve service reliability.
Disruption on Strike Days
On Tuesday and Thursday, services will begin to wind down by mid-morning, with significant disruption from midday onwards. Most lines will finish early, and commuters are strongly advised to complete their journeys by 8pm. The following mornings (Wednesday and Friday) will see a later start to Tube services, with major disruption expected until around midday before normal service gradually resumes.
Lines Affected
Several London Underground lines will have no service during the strikes, including parts of the Bakerloo, Central, Jubilee, Northern, Piccadilly, Victoria, and Waterloo & City lines. However, the Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will operate normally, though they are expected to be extremely busy. Passengers are urged to check before traveling and allow extra time for their journeys.
The RMT has announced further strike dates in May and June, which are likely to cause additional disruption. TfL has expressed disappointment at the action and urged the union to return to negotiations.
