London Tube strike causes second day of disruption this week
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A London Underground drivers’ strike has caused another day of transport disruption in the capital on Thursday, according to a report from The Guardian. Transport for London (TfL) had urged the RMT union to call off the strike, which is the second 24-hour stoppage this week in a dispute over the introduction of a four-day working week. No service is expected on the Circle line, Piccadilly line and central sections of the Metropolitan and Central lines on Thursday, with other lines starting later and finishing earlier with less frequent services. TfL reported severe delays on the District, Bakerloo and Northern line on Thursday morning, with minor delays on several other lines. Some rail services including the Elizabeth line, London Overground, national rail and DLR services will run as normal. TfL said Tuesday’s strike did not close most of the network, after more drivers than expected reported for work, with 60% of drivers working that day. The proposed change to the drivers’ working week has been welcomed by the rival Aslef union, which represents just over half of Tube drivers, but blocked by the RMT. No further talks have taken place since negotiations at Acas ended without resolution on Monday, though talks are expected next week.
What’s reported
The strike is the second 24-hour stoppage this week in a dispute over the introduction of a four-day working week.
No service is expected on the Circle line, Piccadilly line and central sections of the Metropolitan and Central lines on Thursday.
TfL reported severe delays on the District, Bakerloo and Northern line on Thursday morning.
Some rail services including the Elizabeth line, London Overground, national rail and DLR services will run as normal.
TfL said 60% of drivers worked on Tuesday, suggesting many RMT members did not go on strike.
The proposed change has been welcomed by the Aslef union but blocked by the RMT.
No further talks have taken place since negotiations at Acas ended without resolution on Monday.
Talks between the union and TfL are expected next week.
Key figures
Transport for London (TfL) – transport authority
RMT union – union representing some Tube drivers
Aslef union – rival union representing just over half of Tube drivers
Acas – mediation service
Sources: The Guardian
