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TfL Tube Strikes May 2026: All Dates And Reasons

TfL Tube Strikes May 2026: All Dates And Reasons

Published by Sam Flores

More Tube strikes are set to take place in London next week, bringing fresh disruption to commuters. Last April, Tube strikes took place as members of The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) expressed their unhappiness with a compressed work week that they claim Transport for London (TfL) are trying to “impose” on its members. For their part, TfL said the four-day change was completely optional. RMT’s latest strikes are planned in May and June, with the next ones being just days away. These “disruptions” have been planned for weeks. When are the next Tube strikes this May? Tuesday, 19 May (midday) until Wednesday, 20 May (midday). Thursday, 21 May (midday) until Friday, 22 May (midday). On its website, TfL said to take those start and end times with a grain of salt. It warned that disruptions are expected to continue into the afternoons and evenings following these periods. On Tuesdays and Thursdays, services will finish early. Previous advice recommended trying to finish your journey by 8pm on these days. Which Tube …

When are the next Tube strikes? All the RMT walkout dates in May

When are the next Tube strikes? All the RMT walkout dates in May

Published by Sam Flores

More Tube and bus strikes are on the horizon, threatening another challenging week for commuters in May. The RMT union has announced two 24-hour walkouts, kicking off at midday on Tuesday, May 19 and again on Thursday, May 21, with the effects spilling across four working days. During April’s strikes, stations were packed with long queues as frustrated commuters searched for alternative routes home, with many turning to bikes to get around. E-bike provider Lime reported a 22% jump in trips on April 23 compared with the previous week, while Forest saw evening rush-hour rides soar by more than 50%. With strike action looming again, all signs point to a repeat of that pattern. TfL sources say they will have a clearer picture soon, but for now, Londoners might want to start thinking about a backup plan. Commuters squeeze into busy train carriages during strike action on April 21 Getty Everything we know about the upcoming Tube and bus strikes Strikes are planned by some Tube drivers from midday on Tuesday, May 19, to Wednesday, …

When are the next Tube strikes? All the RMT walkout dates in May

When are the next Tube strikes? All the RMT walkout dates in May

Published by Sam Flores

More Tube and bus strikes are on the horizon, threatening another challenging week for commuters in May. The RMT union has announced two 24-hour walkouts, kicking off at midday on Tuesday, May 19 and again on Thursday, May 21, with the effects spilling across four working days. During April’s strikes, stations were packed with long queues as frustrated commuters searched for alternative routes home, with many turning to bikes to get around. E-bike provider Lime reported a 22% jump in trips on April 23 compared with the previous week, while Forest saw evening rush-hour rides soar by more than 50%. With strike action looming again, all signs point to a repeat of that pattern. TfL sources say they will have a clearer picture soon, but for now, Londoners might want to start thinking about a backup plan. Commuters squeeze into busy train carriages during strike action on April 21 Getty Everything we know about the upcoming Tube and bus strikes Strikes are planned by some Tube drivers from midday on Tuesday, May 19, to Wednesday, …

Moment predator who exposed himself to women on the Tube cries after being snared by police

Moment predator who exposed himself to women on the Tube cries after being snared by police

Published by Sam Flores

Video footage has captured the moment a predator who terrorised women on a London train tells police “I’m regretting my actions”, as he is arrested. Ayman Yanoussi, 21, of Newham, exposed himself to several women on a station platform and on a District line train on the morning of December 28 last year. He was jailed at Inner London Crown Court on Thursday, April 16, for 14 months after previously pleading guilty to two counts of exposure, breaching a SHPO, and possessing cannabis. Footage published by British Transport Police of his arrest shows Yanoussi crying in the back of a police van, with his hands cuffed, as he reflects on his actions, telling officers: “I’m just thinking about what I’ve done”. Two weeks before the incident, Yanoussi was handed a Sexual Harm Prevention order (SHPO) for other sexual offences he had committed. In the video, Yanoussi can be heard telling police: “I’m regretting it”. Ayman Yanoussi, 21, was sentenced at Inner London Crown Court to 14 months’ imprisonment (BTP) A court previously heard how Yanoussi …

What Are The 2026 London Tube Strikes About?

What Are The 2026 London Tube Strikes About?

Published by Sam Flores

So far in 2026, the transport trade union RMT has announced six strike dates for their members working on the London Underground (two each in April, May, and June). This week (20-27 April), that’s meant commuters have had to deal with delays, cancellations, and reduced service on multiple Tube lines. We’ve written before about where and when you can expect these “serious disruptions”. But why are the strikes happening in the first place? Why are the 2026 Tube strikes happening? They were announced after TfL offered some drivers four-day work weeks, which means that they can opt to work for longer hours over fewer days. Currently, most drivers work a five-day work week. The four-day version compresses their hours across fewer days. It’s being tested on the Bakerloo line at the moment. The Guardian said that another union body, Aslef, supports the four-day work week. But the RMT says that the plan TfL has proposed might impact the safety of their drivers and passengers, and that it could mean drivers only get 24 hours’ notice …

TfL London Tube Strikes 2026: Affected Lines, Dates And Travel Information

TfL London Tube Strikes 2026: Affected Lines, Dates And Travel Information

Published by Sam Flores

This week (April 20-27), multiple Tube strikes are scheduled across London. These are expected to cause “significant disruption,” Transport for London (TfL) says on its site. It’s the first of six scheduled strikes planned to take place in the city and will have a widespread impact on commuters. When are the Tube strikes planned? Midday Tuesday, 21 April until midday Wednesday, 22 April, Midday Thursday, 23 April until midday Friday, 24 April. Midday Tuesday, 19 May until midday Wednesday, 20 May, Midday Thursday, 21 May until midday Friday, 22 May. Midday Tuesday, 16 June until midday Wednesday, 17 June, Midday Thursday, 18 June until midday Friday, 19 June. However, while all planned strikes are set to run from 12:00pm on their first day to 12:00pm midday the next, TfL warns that disruptions are expected to continue into the afternoons and evenings following these periods. On Wednesdays and Fridays, any services that do run are expected to start later than usual, with no service planned before 7:30am. And on Tuesdays and Tuesdays, services will finish early: …

Venus has a massive underground lava tube

Venus has a massive underground lava tube

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When are the Tube strikes this week?

When are the Tube strikes this week?

Published by Sam Flores

The strikes will affect the entire Tube network. While a reduced service will run across most lines, significant disruption is expected. TfL has said that services running will be less frequent and very busy. Tube services that do run will also finish early. No service is expected on the Piccadilly and Circle lines, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and on the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street. Here’s exactly when the strikes take place this week. When are the Tube strikes this week? Drivers from the RMT union will strike from midday on Tuesday until midday on Wednesday, and again from midday on Thursday until midday on Friday. This means that disruption can be expected for evening commutes on Tuesday, morning commutes on Wednesday, evening commutes on Thursday, and morning commutes on Friday. An RMT picket line during the Tube strikes in September RMT Strikes are also planned across seven bus routes operated by Stagecoach from Bow Bus Garage this week, affecting the following routes from 5am Friday until 5am …

Tube strike latest – Tube lines affected and will London Underground strikes be cancelled? | UK | News

Tube strike latest – Tube lines affected and will London Underground strikes be cancelled? | UK | News

Published by Sam Flores

Tube strikes are set to wreak havoc on London commuters this week as passengers face four days of disruption. RMT union have planned the strikes for Tuesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 23, with both lasting 24 hours. The strikes are set to affect the Piccadilly and Circle lines most, with no service expected on either line. As of Monday, 20 April, we’ve now entered the “danger zone” for the planned strikes, which are due to start at midday on Tuesday, 21 April. Reports from Friday suggested that there were still “no formal peace talks” arranged between TfL and the RMT, leaving little sign of a last‑minute breakthrough. Tube strikes are often cancelled at the very last moment — sometimes with less than 18 hours to go before picket lines are due to appear. Because negotiations frequently continue right up to the “eleventh hour”, it’s not unusual for a strike to be called off while people are literally setting their alarms for the next morning. The strikes planned in April are a part of the …

Tube strikes: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout | UK News

Tube strikes: Full list of dates and lines affected in walkout | UK News

Published by Sam Flores

Heavy disruption is expected on the Tube this week as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will walk out for two 24-hour periods, while some bus routes in the capital will also be affected by a separate day-long strike. Here’s everything you need to know. When are the strikes? The first 24-hour Tube strike will start at 12pm on Tuesday, while the second will start at 12pm on Thursday. Here’s how Transport for London (TfL) expects this to impact travel each day this week: Tuesday 21 April: • Normal services until mid-morning• Late morning, services decrease ahead of strike• Significant disruption on all lines from midday, when the strike begins• The limited Tube services which do run will finish early, meaning those who have to travel should have completed their journey by 8pm Wednesday 22 April: • Tube services that do run will start later than normal, with no service expected before 7:30am• Significant disruption is expected on all lines until …