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RMT tube strike shuts London Underground, commuters shift to buses

RMT tube strike shuts London Underground, commuters shift to buses

RMT strikes have caused widespread London Underground closures and significant travel disruption. Transport for London and union leaders face pressure.

Transport ·21 Jul 2026, 01:22 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London transport faces travel chaos as Tube and bus strikes hit services

London transport faces travel chaos as Tube and bus strikes hit services

London faces travel disruption as industrial disputes on the Underground and East London bus routes lead to service suspensions and heavy overcrowding. Negotiations between unions and transport operators remain ongoing with no immediate resolution in sight.

Transport ·15 Jul 2026, 23:04 ·Rhys Morgan 4 min read
TfL warns of severe London Underground disruption from RMT strike action

TfL warns of severe London Underground disruption from RMT strike action

TfL has issued a warning regarding expected industrial action by the RMT union, which will cause severe disruption and little to no service on the London Underground.

Transport ·15 Jul 2026, 05:34 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Tube services face five days of RMT strike action from 7 September

London Tube services face five days of RMT strike action from 7 September

RMT union members have announced a five-day strike across London Underground services following a deadlocked dispute over pay and a proposed four-day week.

Transport ·14 Jul 2026, 20:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
British rail and airline strikes cause fresh transport chaos

British rail and airline strikes cause fresh transport chaos

Transport networks are reeling as strikes by rail and airline staff trigger cancellations and commute delays. Experts warn the action could cost millions.

Transport ·14 Jul 2026, 13:08 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Underground services at standstill as RMT strikes hit network

London Underground services at standstill as RMT strikes hit network

A week of coordinated industrial action has disrupted London's Tube and DLR networks, leading to major event postponements and widespread commuter delays. Transport for London and the RMT remain deadlocked over shift patterns and a proposed 3.4 per cent pay increase.

Transport ·13 Jul 2026, 16:33 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Tube strike forces commuters to seek alternative airport routes

London Tube strike forces commuters to seek alternative airport routes

RMT union strike action has brought London Underground services to a standstill, causing major disruption for airport commuters and leading to concert cancellations.

Transport ·9 Jul 2026, 23:37 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
TfL warns of six days of Tube disruption as RMT strike action looms

TfL warns of six days of Tube disruption as RMT strike action looms

TfL warns of a near-total network shutdown as the RMT union launches rolling industrial action over pay and working hours. Major events have been rescheduled.

Transport ·8 Jul 2026, 08:06 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Underground workers to strike in November in pay dispute

London Underground workers to strike in November in pay dispute

London Underground passengers face significant travel disruption this November as ASLEF drivers proceed with industrial action over pay and working conditions. While RMT strikes have been suspended, the train drivers' union remains committed to walkouts on November 7 and 12.

Transport ·5 Jul 2026, 23:02 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Underground strikes bring capital to a standstill amid pay dispute

London Underground strikes bring capital to a standstill amid pay dispute

Industrial action on the London Underground has caused widespread disruption, forcing concert rescheduling and straining alternative transport routes. RMT and TfL officials are expected to resume negotiations next week to resolve the dispute.

Transport ·4 Jul 2026, 09:32 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
London Underground drivers begin 24-hour strike over shift patterns

London Underground drivers begin 24-hour strike over shift patterns

RMT union members have begun a 24-hour strike as negotiations over a proposed four-day working week remain stalled. While the Aslef union has accepted the offer, commuters face significant service disruptions across the network.

Transport ·2 Jul 2026, 08:04 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read
TfL warns of severe Tube disruption as RMT plans strike

TfL warns of severe Tube disruption as RMT plans strike

Transport for London is bracing for severe service cuts as the RMT union launches a rolling strike over pay and working hours. Major travel disruption is expected across all Underground lines and the DLR.

Transport ·2 Jul 2026, 05:06 ·Rhys Morgan 3 min read