Parts of the London Underground, known as the Tube, will be closed for two days this week after transport union leaders announced a strike on Monday.
The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) said workers would be encouraged to walk off the job for 24 hours each day on Tuesday and Thursday.
The action comes amid an ongoing labor dispute, after the union called off a planned strike last month to continue negotiations.
Transport for London (TfL) confirmed that a strike was planned by “some Tube drivers”, and while some lines will be closed, others are expected to remain open and operational.
The RMT wrote on their
“We are available for meaningful dialogue, but tomorrow’s strike action will now go ahead,” the post said.
How is service affected?
TfL responded to the RMT’s announcement, saying it was disappointed that the union had decided to proceed with strike action, despite assurances it had given about the new working pattern.
Officials expect there to be a significant impact on travel and mobility on London’s Tube.
According to TfL, there will be no services on the Circle Line or Piccadilly Line. No services are also expected on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.
TfL said that although it plans to provide the service on the remaining lines, passengers should expect disruption, as service levels “will vary” across the network.
Passengers can also expect services to start late and end early, with limited service before 6:30am
The agency also encouraged customers to “complete their journey before 9:00 pm”. During both strike days.
Edited by: Louis Olofse
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