London Tube Strikes: Major Disruptions Next Week

0:00On April 17, London's tube is bracing for Major Chaos next week, with 24-hour strikes hitting from Tuesday, April 21, through. Friday, April 25, transport for London warns most lines will face serious disruptions, with some sections shutting down completely to focus on busier routes. The Piccadilly line takes the biggest hit since so many drivers belong to the RMT Union. Expect the full circle line to stop, plus part to the metropolitan between all gate and Baker Street, central from Liverpool Street to White City, and much of the Hammersmith and City, riders can switch to the Elizabeth Line, DLR, Overground, or Buses, but those will pack out fast. Services that do run will be crowded, infrequent, and you might not squeeze onto the first train. Disruptions ramp up differently each day. Tuesday and Thursday start normal till mid-morning, then go heavy afternoon, while Wednesday and Friday hit, hard from the morning rush. On Friday, April 24, East London bus strikes Pylon, scrapping the 8-25-205-425-9-8-925

1:07and 9-205 routes. This all stems from RMT drivers, pushing back on TFL's plan to squeeze a 36-hour week into 35 hours over 4 days. They won just. 32 hours for safety. Talks haven't budged, and more strikes loom in May and June, so plan ahead or work from home if you can.