And just like that, London\u2019s\u00a0recent, blissfully strike-free period on the tube\u00a0is coming\u00a0to an end.\u00a0At the end of August the RMT union announced a week-long period of industrial action on the capital\u2019s transport network,\u00a0and it starts in just a few days.\u00a0<\/p>\n
RMT staff will strike\u00a0over a range of reasons, including pay demands, shift patterns and apparent failures to honour previous agreements. What\u2019s more is that it won\u2019t just be the tube\u00a0that\u2019ll be hit by strikes: DLR workers will also walk out as part of a separate dispute. There will be severe transport disruption for a total of five days.\u00a0<\/p>\n
Worried about getting around London during the strikes? Here\u2019s everything you need to know about the industrial action planned on tube and DLR services over the coming weeks.\u00a0<\/p>\n
RECOMMENDED: When are the next tube strikes?<\/p>\n London Underground strikes<\/strong><\/p>\n Strike action will begin on September 5, with different workers striking on different days. Here\u2019s the lowdown on who is going on strike and when.\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n There is, of course, still a chance that the RMT and London Underground management\u00a0will come to an agreement before the strikes take place. We\u2019ll update this page if and when there are developments.\u00a0<\/p>\n DLR strikes<\/p>\n The DLR \u2013 which is a train service, not a tube \u2013 will be hit by strikes in the week beginning September 7, lasting until September 11.\u00a0The RMT says walk-outs will cause \u2018significant disruption to the capital\u2019s transport network\u2019.\u00a0<\/p>\n The two dates with little-to-no service on the DLR will be\u00a0Tuesday September 9 and Thursday September 11 2025.<\/p>\n How long will the London train strikes last?<\/p>\n The tube strikes will last a total of one week, while the DLR walk-outs will last five days.\u00a0<\/p>\n Which\u00a0Underground lines be affected by the strikes?\u00a0<\/p>\n Services on every\u00a0single line on the London Underground will be affected. Although different workers will be walking out on different days, the impact of the strikes will be pretty much the same throughout the week. Here\u2019s what to expect:\u00a0<\/p>\n
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\n<\/ul>\n Find out how to travel around London during the strikes here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Why are there new train strikes?<\/p>\n The RMT says that the tube strikes are the result of London Underground management refusing to\u00a0engage seriously with demands on pay, fatigue management, extreme shift patterns and a reduction in the working week. It also says that management has failed\u00a0to honour previous agreements made with staff.<\/p>\n DLR staff are striking over\u00a0pay and working conditions.\u00a0<\/p>\n What have union and rail bosses said about the strikes?<\/p>\n RMT General Secretary Eddie Dempsey commented on the latest round of tube strikes: \u2018Our members are doing a fantastic job to keep our capital moving and work strenuous shift patterns to make sure Londoners get to their destinations around the clock. <\/p>\n \u201cThey are not after a King’s ransom, but fatigue and extreme shift rotations are serious issues impacting on our members health and wellbeing- all of which have not been adequately addressed for years by LU management. <\/p>\n \u2018Coupled with the fact there are outstanding issues around staff travel arrangements, an atmosphere of distrust has been created, where our members feel like no one is listening to them. <\/p>\n \u2018RMT will continue to engage LU management with a view to seeking a revised offer in order to reach a negotiated settlement.\u2019<\/p>\n A\u00a0TfL spokesperson said: \u2018We regularly meet with our trade unions to discuss any concerns that they may have, and we recently met with the RMT to discuss some specific points.<\/p>\n \u2018We are committed to ensuring our colleagues are treated fairly and, as well as offering a 3.4 percent pay increase in our ongoing pay discussions, we have made progress on a number of commitments we have made previously.\u2019<\/p>\n \u2018We welcome further engagement with our unions about fatigue and rostering across London Underground, but a reduction in the contractual 35-hour working week is neither practical nor affordable.\u2019<\/p>\n Will strikes affect the Eurostar?\u00a0<\/p>\n Eurostar is not expected to be affected by any strike dates.\u00a0<\/p>\n Will\u00a0the Elizabeth line be on strike?\u00a0<\/p>\n No Elizabeth line strikes are currently planned, and the Lizzy line is not usually included in tube strike action. The purple service may be much busier than usual during tube strikes.\u00a0<\/p>\n Is the London Overground on strike?<\/strong><\/p>\n No action is planned on Overground lines, though the newly-colourful<\/a> network could be affected by the disruption of tube and\u00a0DLR strikes. Find out more about the Overground during the strikes here<\/a>.<\/p>\n How to get to London airports during strikes<\/p>\n Tubes and trains are rarely on strike at the same time, so travellers can usually get the other, non-striking one to the airport. If you plan on using the Piccadilly\u00a0line to get to Heathrow, you can always use the\u00a0Elizabeth\u00a0line or Heathrow Express.\u00a0<\/p>\n Coaches frequently run from central and outer London areas by the likes of National Express.\u00a0All airports are also, obvs, all accessible by road \u2013 whether you\u2019d like to drive or get a taxi. Expect higher levels of traffic during strike days.<\/p>\n Find out more about how to get to London\u2019s airports during the industrial action here.<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n How will the strikes impact Coldplay gigs at Wembley Stadium?<\/p>\n Coldplay have rescheduled their final two dates at Wembley Stadium because of the strikes. Find out more about those here<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0plan\u00a0how to get to and from Wembley Stadium on strike days here.<\/a><\/p>\n How much do TfL Tube drivers earn?<\/p>\n According to a recent Freedom of Information request (FOI), in April 2024 the annual salary for a tube operator (AKA driver) was\u00a0\u00a365,179. More advanced operators earn as much as \u00a375,677 p\/a.<\/p>\n Get the latest and greatest from the Big Smoke \u2013 from news and reviews to events and trends. Just\u00a0follow our Time Out London WhatsApp channel<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
\ud83d\udede London bus routes will be hit by strikes in August and September 2025: full list of routes and strike dates<\/a>.
\ud83d\udee4\ufe0f When are the next UK-wide train strikes? What you need to know about bank holiday industrial action<\/a>.<\/strong><\/p>\n
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