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RMT Accepts Three-Year RPI-Linked Pay Deal for London Underground

The decision positions RPI-linked rises as a template RMT will push across the transport sector.

Overview

  • TfL’s offer delivers a 3.4% rise in year one backdated to April, ties year two to next February’s RPI, and sets year three at February 2027 RPI plus 0.2%, with minimum guarantees if inflation dips.
  • The agreement includes fatigue‑friendly rosters, further talks on staff travel concessions, and a £400 Boxing Day payment.
  • RMT says the settlement follows September’s five days of strikes and sustained talks, while TfL describes the package as fair, affordable and providing pay certainty.
  • Aslef, Unite and TSSA still need to complete their formal processes on the same offer, with no objections reported so far.
  • Drivers’ base salaries are expected to approach £80,000 by 2027 under the deal, and no changes have been made to working hours.