Train strikes are as much a part of London life as extortionate rent and never being able to get a table at the pub these days. And this autumn even more industrial action is on the way for London trains and tubes, including a double whammy of strike action and overtime bans.
In September and October members of ASLEF and RMT will strike across the country as part of long-running disputes over pensions, job cuts, working conditions and salaries. Travelling around the city is going to be a bit more difficult than usual. 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!
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Public transport on Friday September 29
ASLEF overtime ban, likely to cause disruption on rail services. Service as usual on the Elizabeth Line, Overground and Underground.
Public transport on Saturday September 30
UK-wide ASLEF train strikes affecting 16 train lines, including some that come in and out of London. No disruption on tube, Overground or Elizabeth Line.
Public transport on Sunday October 1
ASLEF overtime ban, likely to cause disruption on rail services. Service as usual on the Elizabeth Line, Overground and Underground.
Public transport on Monday October 2
ASLEF overtime ban, likely to cause disruption on rail services. Service as usual on the Elizabeth Line, Overground and Underground.
Public transport on Tuesday October 3
ASLEF overtime ban, likely to cause disruption on rail services. Service as usual on the Elizabeth Line, Overground and Underground.
Public transport on Wednesday October 4
ASLEF and RMT strikes. Widespread disruption across 16 national train lines and the tube. It remains unclear whether the Overground or Elizabeth Line will be affected.
Public transport on Thursday October 5
ASLEF overtime ban, likely to cause disruption on rail services. Service as usual on the Elizabeth Line, Overground and Underground.
Public transport on Friday October 6
RMT strikes across London Underground. Widespread disruption on the tube. It remains unclear whether the Overground or Elizabeth Line will be affected. The final day of the ASLEF overtime ban.
Public transport on Saturday October 7
No strikes. All services expected to return to normal.
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