A London Underground drivers' strike on Thursday disrupted transport in the capital, with no service expected on several lines. The RMT union is striking over a proposed four-day working week, while the rival Aslef union supports the change. TfL reported significant delays but noted that many services still ran.
A London Underground drivers' strike over a four-day working week has caused further transport disruption in the capital. TfL reported severe delays on several lines, with no service expected on others. While some services ran normally, buses were crowded. Talks are expected next week.
A London Underground drivers' strike by the RMT union is scheduled for Thursday, causing further transport disruption. The dispute centers on the introduction of a four-day working week, which TfL is proposing voluntarily. While some lines will see no service, others will operate with reduced schedules.
London Underground drivers, members of the RMT union, will strike on Tuesday and Thursday over plans for a voluntary four-day working week. Talks broke down as the union cited concerns over driver fatigue and longer hours. TfL aims to run half of services, with significant disruption expected.
London Underground drivers will strike on Tuesday and Thursday over plans for a voluntary four-day working week. Talks failed as the RMT union cited concerns over driver fatigue and longer hours. TfL expects to run half of services, with some lines shut or suspended.
London Underground drivers, members of the RMT union, will strike for 24 hours on Tuesday and Thursday over TfL's proposed four-day working week. Talks failed, with RMT citing lack of assurances on working hours and fatigue. Services will be significantly disrupted.
London commuters face potential disruption as a deadline for a Tube strike approaches. The RMT union is in negotiations with Transport for London (TfL) over pay, working conditions, and staffing levels. Talks have so far yielded no agreement, leaving millions uncertain about travel.
RMT union confirms two 24-hour strikes on June 2 and 4 over London Underground's proposed four-day week, citing safety and fatigue concerns, despite TfL's assurance of voluntary trial and Aslef's endorsement.
RMT union has suspended planned 24-hour strikes on the London Underground scheduled for this week, citing a shift in the employer's position. Further action is possible if progress isn't made.
The RMT union has suspended a series of strikes planned by London Underground drivers, which were set to begin on Tuesday.
London faces four days of Tube strikes from May 19-22 and June 16-19 due to a dispute over a voluntary four-day working week. RMT union opposes the plan citing safety concerns, while ASLEF members reportedly accepted it. Disruption expected across the network, with alternative transport advised.
RMT union puts out feelers for talks with TfL to avert London Underground strikes scheduled for next Tuesday and Thursday, despite TfL's unchanged stance on a proposed four-day work week, which Aslef union supports.
London Underground faces a second 24-hour strike from midday Thursday as RMT union drivers protest TfL's proposed voluntary four-day working week, citing fatigue and safety concerns. Services are reduced across most lines, with Piccadilly, Waterloo & City and Circle lines expected to have no service during strike hours. The dispute continues with no further talks scheduled, and RMT has threatened four more strikes in May and June.
London Underground faces significant disruption as RMT union drivers begin 24-hour strikes over TfL's voluntary compressed four-day week proposal. The strike, running from midday Tuesday, closes Piccadilly and Circle lines entirely, with Metropolitan line suspended between Baker Street and Aldgate and Central line cut between White City and Liverpool Street. A second 24-hour strike begins Thursday. RMT warns longer working days risk driver fatigue and compromise safety, while TfL calls the action unnecessary and notes the change is voluntary.
London Underground drivers will strike for four days from midday Tuesday 21 April, with the Piccadilly, Waterloo & City and Circle lines expected to have no service. Just under half of tube drivers in the RMT union will strike, while Aslef members continue working. The dispute centres on TfL's offer of a voluntary four-day week, which Aslef supports but RMT opposes. Services will be significantly reduced Tuesday and Thursday afternoons, with morning services delayed until 7.30am on Wednesday and Friday.
