Tube strikes – live: London Underground grinds to a halt as TfL staff walk out
Alternative services expected to be extremely busy
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Your support makes all the difference.London’s Tube network has been largely out of action during Thursday, as thousands of union members stage a 24-hour walkout due to a dispute over jobs and pensions.
Transport for London (TfL) have said that most Tube lines are suspended due to the RMT and Unite walkout, with just two or three branches of some lines in operation.
Alternative travel is available on buses, the Elizabeth Line and some parts of the London Overground - but travellers are warned these services will be extremely busy.
Knock-on disruption is expected to continue until mid-morning on Friday.
Mick Lynch, RMT general secretary, accused the employers of failing to make compromises. He said: “TfL have missed a golden opportunity to make progress in these negotiations and avoid strike action on Thursday.
“Our members are resolute in their determination to see a just settlement to this jobs and pensions dispute and they will continue their industrial campaign for as long as it takes.”
Rail strikes could last until 2023
Last week Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union leader Mick Lynch warned that rail strikes could last throughout the winter until the spring of 2023 unless the government agrees on a compromise.
Asked if the train strikes could continue into spring, the RMT general secretary told the Mirror: “It could. I don’t want that, it’s not my plan. We don’t have a plan for an end date or ‘it’s got to continue’.”
Here’s what he said:
Rail strikes could last until spring 2023, says union boss Mick Lynch
‘We’re not in this for the sake of it’, says RMT boss – who says transport secretary could end dispute quickly
Why London Underground workers are going ahead with strike
A strike by London Underground workers will go ahead on Thursday after last-minute talks failed to resolve a dispute over pay, jobs and conditions.
The strike comes after Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) said Transport for London (TfL) had refused its offer to suspend strike action.
Read more:
Strike by London Underground workers to go ahead after last-minute talks fail
The union said it asked TfL to pause job cuts and detrimental pension changes to give both sides the space to come to a negotiated settlement.
TfL issues advisory for Thursday
Transport for London (TfL) has issued an advisory for travelers on Thursday amid the rail strike.
Check the status of lines near you here:
TfL have missed a golden opportunity, says Mick Lynch
General secretary Mick Lynch said Transport for London (TfL) has missed an opportunity to progress in negotiations as transport workers go on strike on Thursday.
Mr Lynch said: “TfL have missed a golden opportunity to make progress in these negotiations and avoid strike action.“Our members are resolute in their determination to see a just settlement to this dispute, and they will continue their industrial campaign for as long as it takes.”
Unite general secretary Sharon Graham has asked TfL to put forward a proposal that can be acceptable.
“TfL is needlessly attacking our members’ pay and pensions, which Unite simply can’t accept. The workers have the full support of their union in fighting these attacks. TfL must stop behaving like a race-to-the-bottom employer and put forward an offer that is acceptable to our members.”
Travel chaos expected in London
Travelers are expected to face disruptions and chaos as transport workers go on strike on Thursday with limited services on the Tube.
Transport for London (TfL) said London Overground and DLR services may be subject to last minute changes on Thursday, while London Trams will be running a reduced timetable, reported PA.
Buses are expected to be busier than normal.Picket lines will be mounted outside Tube stations across London.
Rail strike: All you need to know
The Transport for London (TfL) strike by 10,000 RMT Union members working at London Underground and Arriva Rail (London Overground) is expected to cause significant disruption across the capital this week.
But although RMT’s rail strikes were suspended, TfL action is still going ahead, cutting off Tube routes for Londoners across the city.
Ella Doyle explains all you need to know about the strike and if your journey will be affected:
When are this week’s Tube strikes and which lines are affected?
After Network Rail strikes were called off last week, London Underground strikes will go ahead this Thursday 10 November, cutting off routes for Londoners
Passengers face disruptions on eve of rail strikes
Rail passengers across Britain experienced widespread disruption on Wednesday, with technical problems and staff shortage leading to dozens of cancellations and long delays on key intercity lines.
The planned national rail strike – called off on Friday by the RMT union – has led to a final round of train cancellations impacting journeys on Wednesday and Thursday.
Simon Calder reports:
More rail misery on eve of fresh strikes
London Underground strike on Thursday will be followed by industrial action on GWR and LNER
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