Two more rounds of 24-hour Tube strikes this week have been cancelled. They were expected to cause travel chaos for Londoners as members of The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) with the second walkout in recent weeks. Instead, strike dates have been brought forward in June.
The timing of the strikes by drivers, who earn about £75,000 a year, will mean Underground services are hit over a four-day period.
The union has faced backlash for having rejected a deal of a four-day working week that members of the Aslef train drivers’ union have accepted.
In a memo to members, Finn Brennan, Aslef district organiser for the Tube, said: "The introduction of the four-day week will be the biggest improvement in working conditions for Underground train drivers in decades.”
However, the RMT says this four-day week could increase fatigue and compromise safety.
The strikes will affect the entire Tube network. While a reduced service will run across most lines, significant disruption is expected. Transport for London (TfL) has warned that services running will be less frequent and very busy.
Tube services that do run will also finish early.
No service is expected on the Piccadilly and Circle lines, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and on the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.
Here’s exactly when the strikes take place this week.
When are the Tube strikes this week?
Drivers from the RMT union will strike from midday on Tuesday 2 June until midday on Wednesday 3 June, and again from midday on Thursday 4 June until midday on Friday 5 June.
Due to the midday timing, major disruption can be expected across the following peak times:
- Tuesday evening commutes
- Wednesday morning commutes
- Thursday evening commutes
- Friday morning commutes
The Elizabeth line, DLR, London Trams, and London Overground services will be running a normal service, though passengers should expect them to be significantly busier than usual.
Check out our comprehensive guide on how to navigate the capital during the strikes, detailing all alternative travel options for commuters this week.
