Limited Tube Service if Any Expected This Thursday
Passengers warned to check ahead before travelling due to strike
Services on London Underground will be hit on Thursday and Friday
Transport for London (TfL) is warning there will be a limited or non-existence service across the tube network this Thursday (10 November).
Disruption from the strikes will continue to affect customers into the morning of Friday 11 November, with affected services expected to return to a normal service by mid-morning.
London Overground may be subject to last minute changes, including non-stopping at some stations shared with London Underground.
The Elizabeth line will operate throughout the day, with through-running now available directly into central London from Reading, Heathrow and Shenfield.
London Trams will be running a reduced timetable.
All other TfL services including buses are expected to operate normally but may be busier than usual.
The interruption to services is due to industrial action by the RMT and Unite unions.
The RMT’s action on London Underground comes as part of a dispute over pensions, jobs and conditions. TfL’s recent funding agreement with Government required it to develop options around pensions but it says no proposals have been finalised and any changes would require consultation with the unions.
The union says that it made an offer to TfL to suspend the strike if it paused 600 job cuts and pension changes to give both sides the space to come to a negotiated settlement.
RMT general secretary Mick Lynch 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.
"TfL need to start making compromises and work with the union to reach a deal that works for staff and avoids further disruption to the lives of passengers.”
Glynn Barton, TfL's Chief Operating Officer, said, “I would like to apologise to our customers for any disruption caused by Thursday’s industrial action. We met with the RMT and Unite this week to urge them to call off this Tube strike as no proposals to change pensions or conditions have been made. Unfortunately, no agreement could be reached but we remain open for discussions as there is still time for the unions to call off this action.
"Customers should check before they travel on Thursday and we are advising them to expect very limited or no service on the Tube. London Overground, the Elizabeth line and DLR services may be subject to last minute changes, including non-stopping at some stations shared with London Underground. London Trams will also be running a reduced timetable.”
Passengers are advised to visit tfl.gov.uk/strikes for the latest information.
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November 9, 2022