TfL services are expected to suffer disruption as Tube drivers, instructors, management grades and those in the engineering section go on strike this November over working conditions. Aslef and RMT unions have announced the walkouts. The following is advice from TfL on how the strikes will affect travel in London.
On 3 November, services will finish earlier than usual, with no services beyond 7 pm. On 5-6 November, most Underground lines will not run, while those that do run will operate with modified schedules starting later and finishing earlier than usual. There will be no London Underground service at all on 7 November. On 8 November, severs disruption is expected with most Underground lines not running and the remaining services starting later and finishing earlier than usual. Saturday 9 November will see services starting later than usual, while 12 November will have most lines not running as well.
Talks are ongoing between the unions and TfL, but insiders suggest that things don’t look good. A pay dispute led to the situation. London Mayor Sadiq Khan found an extra £30m in January from Greater London Authority funds, but there isn’t a similar source available now.
There are no strikes planned currently on the Elizabeth line, Overground, London Trams or Dockland Light Railway services, although services may be affected by station closures. TfL warns that they may be busier than usual and that queuing systems may be put in place. Some services won’t stop at all stations or run to their usual destinations, while buses will run as normal, but with increased traffic.
Aslef’s Finn Brennan denies that drivers want to go on strike and cause disruption, but claims that they were forced into this by TfL management, which was unwilling to negotiate properly with the unions. TfL’s Claire Mann said that the company is disappointed that the RMT and Aslef unions have decided to go on strike. TfL urges unions not to cause disruption in the capital and take its September offer to employees. The RMT union has been approached for comment.
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