London Tube strikes live: Commuters face travel misery as second major walkout in a week begins

London Mayor says RMT and TfL should return to the 'negotiating table'

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has urged RMT bosses to return to the negotiating table as commuters brace for a second 24-hour walkout this week.

“RMT and TfL need to get round the table and sort their differences,” Mayor Khan said on BBC London Radio yesterday.

“Another strike is planned on Thursday and there is still time for RMT to call that off. The workers on strike lose a day’s salary, TfL loses revenue, businesses are losing their customers, people who have hospital appointments can’t get to them. It is a massive inconvenience,” he added.

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Data shows TfL use was only down by 10% on Tuesday

Oyster and contactless card taps were only down by about 10 per cent on Tuesday’s strike.

A Transport for London (TfL) spokesperson said: “We are grateful to our customers for their patience while they made their journeys yesterday in spite of the disruption on our network caused by the RMT’s industrial action.

“Oyster and contactless card taps were only down by around 10% across the whole day, showing that Londoners and visitors to the city were still able to travel despite the strike action.

“We managed to run services on most lines, with the Jubilee line in particular running almost 90% of normally scheduled kilometres. We also saw that over 60% of drivers came to work across the day, helping millions of people travelling across the city get around as easily as possible.

“We continue to urge the RMT to work with us to resolve their questions on the proposed four-day week and to suspend any future action while that work is completed.”

He said: “Every line, other than the planned closures of the Circle and Waterloo & City lines, ran some service.

“Across the day, over 60% of Tube drivers had turned up to work, meaning TfL was able to run a four-to-six minute service frequency on most lines.

“This morning, up to 10am, usage across the transport network was at 99% of the equivalent day last year, showing that there has been no residual impact from yesterday’s strike action.”

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Watch: Severe delays and suspensions across London as 24 hour tube strike begins

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Tube strike: What are my rights as an employee if I can’t get into work?

Here’s everything that commuters whose working arrangements are affected by the action need to know:

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Which Tube lines will be affected?

TfL says the strikes will affect the whole Tube network, but a reduced service will still run on most lines with significant disruption.

However, there will be no service on the:

Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will be running normally on strike days, but are likely to be very busy.

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Pictured: Tube strikes on Tuesday caused commuter chaos

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NHS Trust said it would be 'flexible with appointments' during strikes

Barts NHS Health Trust, one of London's largest, has issued guidance for its patients regarding the tube strikes.

Those attending appointments at its five hospitals are urged to check their travel routes and inform relevant teams if they are delayed.

The trust confirmed it would be “flexible with appointment timings” for those delayed, however patients might experience a wait upon arrival.

All hospitals operated by Barts NHS Health Trust will be open during the strike action.

Patients are encouraged to “plan ahead” and “allow extra time” for their journeys.

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Data shows TfL use was only down by 10% on Tuesday

Oyster and contactless card taps were only down by about 10 per cent on Tuesday’s strike.

Commenting on the impact of Tuesday’s strike, a Transport for London (TfL) spokesperson said: “Oyster and contactless card taps were only down by around 10% across the whole day, showing that Londoners and visitors to the city were still able to travel despite the strike action.

“We managed to run services on most lines, with the Jubilee line in particular running almost 90% of normally scheduled kilometres. We also saw that over 60% of drivers came to work across the day, helping millions of people travelling across the city get around as easily as possible.”

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When will second day of London Tube strikes take place this week and which lines are affected?

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Guide Dogs raised concerns over the danger posed by e-bikes during strikes

The UK’s leading charity for sight loss said the strikes raised additional challenges for people with vision impairment.

Guide Dogs raised concerns over the danger posed by e-bikes, particularly when parked incorrectly or in large groups.

Clive Wood, of Guide Dogs, said the strikes created additional challenges for people with a vision impairment, as changes to usual routes and travel patterns make getting around more difficult.

He said: “Tube closures can lead to increased traffic, busier pavements, and more crowded public spaces and buses.”

He said many e-bikes and scooters were poorly parked and blocked pavements, posing risks for pedestrians with sight loss.

“For some, these factors may make journeys feel unpredictable or unsafe, and may lead them to avoid travelling altogether, limiting their independence,” he added.

“We’re asking commuters to remember that while trains may stop, the need for accessibility doesn’t. A small act like moving a hire bike or giving up a space or a seat can be the difference between a safe journey and a dangerous one for a person with sight loss.”

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