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How to get around London during July’s tube and train strikes

London: it is upon us, the triple whammy of tube strikes, train strikes and overtime bans. RMT and ASLEF members will strike across the tube and national rail this week, as part of long running disputes over pensions, job cuts, working conditions and salaries. Travelling around the city this week is going to be a real pain. Luckily, we’ve broken it down for you so you can see what’s up every day during the ongoing industrial action. Make sure to plan ahead!

Public transport on Saturday July 22

UK-wide train strikes affecting 14 train lines, including some that come in and out of London. No disruption on tube, overground or Elizabeth Line

Public transport on Sunday July 23

Tube strikes today, affecting much of the network.

Public transport on Monday July 24

No strikes, public transport services expected as usual.

Public transport on Tuesday July 25

Tube strikes today, affecting much of the network.

Public transport on Wednesday July 26

Tube strikes today, affecting much of the network.

Public transport on Thursday July 27

Tube strikes today, affecting much of the network.

Public transport on Friday July 28

Final day of the tube strikes, affecting much of the network.

Public transport on Saturday July 29

UK-wide train strikes affecting 14 train lines, including some that come in and out of London. No disruption on tube, overground or Elizabeth Line is expected. 

Public transport on July 31 – August 5. 

The ASLEF overtime ban is likely to cause disruption on rail services but not the London Underground. 

❌ Time Out’s full guide to this summer’s strike action:
The full list of dates for the next London tube strikes.
All you need to know about the next London train strikes.
All the industrial action taking place across the UK’s rail networks.
Will the Elizabeth line be affected by the strikes this month?
Everything we know about the Gatwick airport strike.

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