Londoners are bracing for further disruption to Tube services next week after London Underground drivers announced another round of strikes. Disruption is expected on all Tube lines as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) plan to walk out for 24 hours from midday on 19 May and 21 May.
Background of the Dispute
It follows two strikes last month due to the union’s dispute over TfL proposals, which include a four-day working week, along with changes to the length of shifts and to annual leave. RMT official Jared Wood previously said: “TfL need to come forward with changes to their proposals for this dispute to be resolved. There is absolute unanimity among our members that we have to fight these proposals.” Another round of strikes is planned for June if the dispute is not resolved.
What Dates Are the Tube Strikes?
May
- Tuesday 19 to Wednesday 20 May
- Thursday 21 to Friday 22 May
June
- Tuesday 16 June to Wednesday 17 June
- Thursday 18 June to Friday 19 June
What Time Will the Tube Shut and Reopen?
Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 May
On Tuesday 19 May and Thursday 21 May, normal services will run until mid-morning. From mid-morning, there will be some disruption to journeys as services reduce ahead of the start of the strike. When the strike begins at midday, there will be disruption to journeys on all lines continuing through the following day, and Tube services that do run will finish early, TfL said.
Wednesday 20 and Friday 22 May
On Wednesday 20 May and Friday 22 May, there will be disruption to journeys on all lines from the morning. Tube services that do run will start later than normal, TfL said. From midday through to the afternoon, there will be some continued disruption to journeys, before the service returns to normal in the evening.
What Lines Are Affected?
The strikes are expected to affect the whole Tube network; however, a disrupted service is expected on most lines. TfL said there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary throughout the week. Buses, the DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal during the industrial action, but are expected to be busy.
