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London Underground drivers to strike on six 24‑hour dates from late March to May

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RMT announced a series of 24‑hour walkouts by London Underground train drivers over proposed working‑hours changes, beginning late March and continuing through May.

This alert was originally created on 16 March 2026.

Public Impact

🚇 Metro

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Updates

Mar 30, 2026
RMT suspended the planned London Underground driver walkouts on March 24–27, 2026 following progress in talks with London Underground; April and May strike dates remain scheduled pending further negotiations.
Mar 30, 2026
RMT added two further 24‑hour London Underground driver strike dates on June 16 and 18, 2026, with April and May action still scheduled.
Mar 27, 2026
Alongside April and May action, RMT announced additional Tube driver strikes for June 16–19, 2026 as the dispute over a compressed four‑day week continues.
Mar 20, 2026
RMT has cancelled the planned Tube driver strikes on 24–27 March 2026; action is still expected on 21–22 and 23–24 April, and 19–20 and 21–22 May pending talks.

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Affected Locations

  • London
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