London Travel Set to be Disrupted by Underground Strikes
Travel in London will face disruptions as planned strikes by London Underground train drivers unfold. The RMT union members will hold two 24-hour walkouts over proposed changes to their working hours, affecting all Underground lines. Other TfL services will operate but expect to be busier.
Travel chaos is expected in London as strikes are poised to disrupt the city's transit network. From Tuesday, drivers of London Underground trains, organized by the RMT union, will conduct two 24-hour walkouts, protesting changes to their working hours.
The strikes are slated to begin at 1100 GMT on May 19, with the first ending at 1059 GMT on May 20. The second disruption will commence at 1100 GMT on May 21, concluding at 1059 GMT on May 22.
Transport for London warns of significant impacts on all Underground lines, with further congestion anticipated on the London Overground, Elizabeth Line, DLR line, buses, and trams as commuters seek alternative routes.
(With inputs from agencies.)
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