It’s very nearly over, folks. There are just two more tube strike days to get through until RMT’s current bout of industrial action is done and dusted. Well, unless the dispute continues and more strikes are called.
In May, the planned strikes were called off 24-hours before they were meant to begin. Further talks are happening this week and if they go well there is a chance that June’s walk-outs could be cancelled too. For the time being though, plan your travels with the assumption that they will be going ahead.
In order to do that, you’ll need to know about all your alternative options. You could take a bus, hire an e-bike or catch the Overground. You’ll also still be able to use the Elizabeth line, as it’s not technically a tube line. Read on for more info on how the strikes will impact the Elizabeth line next week.
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When are the spring 2026 tube strikes?
There are only two more strikes periods lined up. They are:
- Tuesday June 2 (midnight to 11.59am)
- Thursday June 4 (midnight to 11.59am)
Will the Elizabeth line be affected?
As it’s not actually part of the London Underground network, the Elizabeth line won’t be impacted by strike action and will run as normal.
However, it is likely to be much busier than usual as commuters who normally take the Tube could use it as an alternative. Some Lizzie line stations may also have reduced interchange access.
Which lines are affected by the strikes?
There will be reduced service on all London Underground lines but TfL says that certain services will be more severely disrupted than others. If the previous strikes in April are anything to go by, expect the following disruption:
- No trains on the Piccadilly and Circle lines
- No service on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate
- No trains on the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street
TfL advises that customers should complete their journeys before 9pm on each day.
When did strikes last hit the Elizabeth line?
It’s been a while since the Lizzie line has been directly struck by industrial action. Its control room staff walked out on New Year’s Eve 2024. A couple of months later, it was threatened by more strikes, but they were called off.
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