When are the London Underground strikes and which tube lines will be affected?

The last strike brought the London Underground to a standstill.

Your much-loved commute to work could be ruined next Monday when London Underground drivers go on strike.

Passengers are at risk of being stranded with no Tube services at all during the ‘severe disruption’ of the walkout next week.

Transport for London (TfL), which operates the Tube, said it ‘will operate as much of the network as possible’.

But it warned passengers to check services before they travel so they’re not caught short.

The strike is part of a long-running dispute between Aslef – the union representing 96% of train drivers in Britain – and the London Underground.

It will be the second strike day in this dispute.

The first in March last year brought the Underground to a standstill, with stations still closed the next day.

When are the London Tube strikes in 2024?

Train drivers will go on strike for two 24-hour blocks starting on Monday, April 8.

This will also affect services until mid-morning the following day, with the Tube starting later than normal on April 9, according to TfL.

A second strike day is planned for Saturday, May 4.

Services the days before and after will be similarly affected.

Which lines will be affected?

The Transport for London (TfL) website shows reduced services and closures affecting all Tube lines during the first day of industrial action.

The Elizabeth line, London Overground, DLR, London Trams and London buses will still operate.

But passengers could face queues and last-minute changes as demand for these routes increases, TfL warned.

A TfL spokesperson said: ‘We would like to advise anyone travelling to please check before you travel, expect services to be busy and please allow extra time to complete your journeys.’

Why are Tube drivers on strike?

The dispute centres on drivers’ terms and conditions, including the length of shifts and workplace safety.

Aslef accused the London Underground of trying to impose new conditions on members and of failing to guarantee existing agreements will be respected.

Finn Brennan, of Aslef, said: ‘They want drivers to work longer shifts, spending up to 25% more time in the cab, and to remove all current working agreements in the name of “flexibility and efficiency”.

‘Everyone knows what these management buzz words really mean. It’s about getting people to work harder and longer for less.

‘Aslef are, as always, ready to talk, but we want to see real action from management – not easily broken promises.’

Nick Dent, of London Underground, said: ‘We are encouraging ASLEF to continue engaging with us so the strike action can be avoided.’

Are any other Tube strikes planned in 2024?

Strike-weary passengers will be happy to learn there are no further strikes planned for the Tube beyond May.

But there are three days of industrial action on the national rail network this week and next, between April 5 and April 8.

Aslef drivers at 16 rail companies are walking out on Friday, Saturday and Monday in a dispute over pay.

TfL said: ‘Levels of disruption will vary on each of these days, with no services in some places.’

Drivers will also be observing an overtime ban, which could also affect services, between April 4 and April 6, and again between April 8 and 9.

Passengers can check disruption on the National Rail website.

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