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London Tube driver strike begins at midday with two 24-hour stoppages planned
The first of two 24-hour Tube driver strikes starts at 12:00 BST, with a second 24-hour period planned for Thursday. The action is over TfL's voluntary move to a compressed four-day week, which the RMT says could affect safety.
Why It Matters
The strikes disrupt London transport and highlight tensions between unions and TfL over working hours and safety, with potential wider implications for public services and commuter planning.
Timeline
3 Events
Second 24-hour Tube driver strike planned
April 21, 2026
A second 24-hour strike was scheduled to begin on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at 12:00 BST and end at midday on Friday, April 24, 2026, with many lines operating a reduced service.
First 24-hour Tube driver strike begins
April 21, 2026
The first of two 24-hour strikes began at 12:00 (midday) on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, with significant disruption anticipated on most Tube lines.
September 2025: Earlier London Tube strikes by Aslef and RMT
September 2025
The article notes earlier industrial action on the London Tube in September 2025, when members of both the Aslef and RMT unions participated in strikes.