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RMT Tube Strikes to Shut Most of Underground Next Week as Talks Stall

TfL’s 3.4% pay offer stands as it rules out a cut to the 35‑hour week.

Overview

  • The RMT’s rolling action runs 5–11 September, with little or no Tube service expected Monday to Thursday and early closures from Sunday.
  • The Elizabeth line and London Overground plan to operate, while the DLR is scheduled to shut on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September.
  • Talks ended without a resolution on 3 September; TfL says its door remains open and urges the union to ballot members on the 3.4% offer.
  • The dispute focuses on pay, fatigue management and a move to a 32‑hour week, which TfL says is neither practical nor affordable.
  • Aslef has accepted the pay deal and will not strike; analysts estimate about £230m in direct losses and Coldplay’s Wembley dates have been rescheduled.