London tube users warned to plan for disruption as strike action escalates

"Tube users have been urged to check before travelling this week as strikes by staff escalate, bringing services to an early finish on Sunday evening and closing the London Underground entirely for four days from Monday. The RMT union has batted back pleas to call off the industrial action, involving about 10,000 workers, as it attempts to secure a shorter working week as part of pay negotiations."

"The series of strikes will mean almost no tube trains running until Friday, with other transport in the capital likely to be affected by crowding and congestion. London's other rail services the Elizabeth line, London Overground and national rail services will continue to run, as will buses. Some central rail stations with tube interchanges will be closed. Transport for London (TfL) expects the impact to be most keenly felt from Tuesday, with midweek days now the busiest for commuters since working from home became widespread."

"Docklands Light Railway trains will also not run on Tuesday or Thursday because of strikes arising in a separate dispute. TfL has promised to operate as many services as possible, after making a last-ditch appeal to the RMT union on Friday to call off the London Underground strike. It said it had now made a pay offer of 3.4%, which it urged the union to put to its members."

Extensive tube strikes will close the London Underground entirely for four days from Monday and end services early on Sunday, leaving almost no tube trains until Friday. About 10,000 staff are involved as the RMT seeks a shorter working week during pay negotiations. The Elizabeth line, London Overground, national rail services and buses will continue, but some central rail stations with tube interchanges will close. Docklands Light Railway trains will not run on Tuesday or Thursday. TfL has offered a 3.4% pay rise and urged the union to put the offer to members, while saying it cannot reduce the 35-hour working week. One estimate puts the economic impact at more than £230m.

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