London Tube strikes live: Severe delays and suspensions across capital as 24-hour walkout takes effect
Drivers’ union Aslef has accepted the conditions set by TfL while the RMT still plans to walk out
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Large parts of the London Tube network are either suspended or heavily disrupted due to the RMT strike this morning.
London Underground lines like Circle and Waterloo & City lines are fully suspended, while the District, Hammersmith & City, Northern and Victoria lines are experiencing severe delays, according to the TfL website. Parts of the Bakerloo, Central, Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines are also suspended. The Jubilee line is running with minor delays.
The strikes are now underway after talks failed to resolve a dispute over the working week, London Underground has said.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) began a walkout after midnight on Tuesday and will do so again on Thursday, threatening huge disruption to travel in the capital.
TfL has warned the whole Tube network will be affected, with many lines running a reduced service.
The industrial action is in response to issues including a new four-day week, which the union has said its members do not agree with.
Sadiq Khan urges RMT and TfL to resolve strikes
A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said: “Nobody wants to see strike action – which has a serious impact on Londoners, businesses and commuters.
“The Mayor continues to urge the RMT and TfL to get around the table to resolve this matter, so we can avoid further disruption and keep London moving.”
Holly Evans2 June 2026 08:05
TfL says failed talks ‘bitterly disappointing’
London Underground drivers are set to strike on Tuesday and Thursday after talks failed to prevent industrial action.
A TfL spokesperson said on Monday: “It is bitterly disappointing that despite five hours of meetings with the RMT at ACAS and repeated assurances that the four-day working week proposals will remain voluntary, RMT has chosen to continue with its disruptive strike action.
“We will do all we can to provide as much service as possible during this action.”
The dispute centres on plans to introduce a voluntary four-day working week with compressed hours, which members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union voted to reject.
However, around half of Tube drivers, including members of Aslef, have accepted the proposal, arguing it offers workers greater flexibility and is the kind of agreement unions should support.
Maroosha Muzaffar2 June 2026 08:00
South Western trains hit by flooding and fallen tree
Commuters and other travellers were also hit by disruption to South Western Railway services on Tuesday morning.
The operator said that due to heavy rain flooding the railway between Fulwell and Shepperton all lines were blocked.
Passengers were told that train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or delayed, with disruption expected until 11am.
Services were also disrupted because of a “precarious” tree between Weybridge and Hersham, in Surrey, which led to some lines towards Surbiton being blocked.
Holly Evans2 June 2026 07:40
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.
Maroosha Muzaffar2 June 2026 07:30
View of a deserted Vauxhall station at 7am
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Severe delays and suspensions across the capital
The worst-hit lines are:
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How can passengers avoid disruption?
Transport for London (TfL) is advising passengers to plan their journeys in advance and check for the latest travel updates before setting off.
Travellers have been advised to use the TfL Go app, the online Journey Planner, or live service updates on the TfL website to find alternative routes and check which services are running.
Maroosha Muzaffar2 June 2026 07:05
RMT to walk out on Tuesday and Thursday
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are planning to walk out on Tuesday and Thursday, in a move which threatens huge travel disruption in the capital.
The strikes are in response to issues including a new four-day week which the union says its members oppose. The drivers’ union Aslef has accepted the new arrangements.
Claire Mann, Transport for London’s (TfL) chief operating officer has said: “We still believe that the points they have raised can be worked out in time, through more detailed discussions and we are continuing to talk to the union’s representatives to find a way to avoid disruption to London.”
TfL has advised passengers to check before they travel if the strikes go ahead.
Maroosha Muzaffar2 June 2026 07:00
Tube services begin on day hit by RMT union strike
London Underground strikes have begun as members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union walked out from 12.01am on Tuesday and will continue striking until 11.59pm local time.
Tube services began later than usual – at 6.30am – and trains are also expected to finish earlier on strike days.
A second strike is scheduled for Thursday.
Transport for London (TfL) said it hopes to run at least half of its services, but significant disruption is expected.
There will be no service on the Circle and Piccadilly lines, no Metropolitan line trains between Baker Street and Aldgate, and no Central line services between White City and Liverpool Street.
Services are expected to operate on the Bakerloo, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Northern, Victoria, and Waterloo & City lines, although passengers should expect delays and reduced frequencies.
Maroosha Muzaffar2 June 2026 06:53
Is Eurostar affected by the strikes?
Eurostar services are not impacted by London Underground or UK rail strikes. However, disruptions can still occur due to industrial action by Eurotunnel employees or French rail workers.
Passengers have been advised to check the latest travel updates before their journey.
Maroosha Muzaffar2 June 2026 06:30
