Travelore News: Tube Strikes Likely To Cripple London's Transport Next Week

LONDON, England - Union leaders will decide today whether to go ahead with two 24-hour tube strikes which will cripple London's transport next week.

Transport for London is warning most services are unlikely to run if the walkouts go ahead next week.

London Underground is currently in talks with the RMT, TSSA and Unite unions over possible strike action due to take place on 25 and 27 August, next week, over plans to introduce a 24-hour weekend service for some lines in September. This follows 24-hour strikes earlier this month and in July.

Aslef, the main union for tube drivers, is not taking part in the industrial action, but are leaving it up to its members to decide whether they wish to cross the picket line during the strikes. How many drivers clock in for work.

The action will be most disruptive on Wednesday 26th and Friday 28th, but the 27th will also be badly affected. TFL has outlined how the Underground network will likely operate over the course of the strike.

Will Any Services Run During The Tube Strike?

Tuesday 25 August:Tube services will run as normal for most of the day with customers advised to complete their journeys by 18:30 if possible and to travel earlier if they are able – avoiding peak times. Tube services are expected to be exceptionally busy between 16:30 and 18:30.

Wednesday 26 August: LU will run as many Tube services as possible according to how many staff sign onto their shifts. However, most Tube services are unlikely to run at all and those that do run may only serve some stations, and may only run for part of the day.

Thursday 27 August: Tube services will run as normal for most of the day with customers advised to complete their journeys by 18:30 if possible and to travel earlier if they are able – avoiding peak times. Tube services are expected to be exceptionally busy between 16:30 and 18:30.

Friday 28 August: LU will run as many Tube services as possible according to how many staff sign onto their shifts. However, most Tube services are unlikely to run at all and those that do run may only serve some stations, and may only run for part of the day.

The London Underground, DLR, buses, trams and river service will not be affected by the strike, but services will likely be busier than normal. Around 250 extra buses will be put into service and additional Santander cycle hire points will be operating.

Steve Griffiths, Chief Operating Officer of London Underground has said:

“Constructive talks with the trade unions are continuing, and we are working hard to resolve the dispute and reach an agreement that protects the work-life balance
of our staff and is sustainable, affordable and fair.

"Our customers are advised to check the TfL website for the latest information, especially if the strike action does go ahead next week. If it does, we will do everything possible to keep customers informed and keep the city moving.”