London Tube Strike: 4-Day Gridlock Ahead

0:00On April 20, London's tube drivers are set to strike again, walking out for 24 hours starting at noon, on Tuesday, April 21, and repeating on Thursday. The RMT union is behind it, shutting down the Piccadilly and Circle lines completely, while parts of the metropolitan and central lines they closed. 2. Expect reduced service on all other lines through at least four days, hitting millions of commuters hard. The fights over a proposed four-day working week that transport from London calls voluntary, aimed at cutting hours from 36 to 35, without extra cost. The RMT worries it'll boost fatigue and hurt safety, though the train driver's union is left already signed on. Strikes like this could cost the economy around 250 million pounds. Politicians are firing shots at Mayor Sidi Khan, saying he's letting union leaders hold the city hostage while drivers rake in 72,000 pounds a year base pay, plus over time pushing

1:00it higher and sweep perks like free travel. Critics from the Conservatives and Reform UK blast him for breaking promises on zero strikes and push for more automation. Commuters-based packed alternatives like the Elizabeth Line, DLR, Overground, Trams and Buses, though a separate bus strike hits some East London. TFL stresses services vary, so check apps before heading out trains their run will be jammed. With negotiations stalled and no quick fix and siph, brace for gridlock and rethink your plans to douse the worst of this underground showdown.