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TfL Warns of Near Tube Shutdown Next Week as RMT Rolling Strikes Proceed

Talks continue after a 3.4% pay offer, with TfL refusing to cut the 35-hour week.

Overview

  • TfL says London Underground services will be severely disrupted from Sunday 7 to Thursday 11 September, with little to no service expected and no trains before 8am on weekdays.
  • The RMT’s rolling action targets different staff groups on specific days after a local Ruislip depot walkout from 6pm on Friday 5 September.
  • In a separate dispute, no Docklands Light Railway services are expected on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September.
  • The Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams are set to run under separate operators but will be extremely busy, and some shared stations may have restricted access.
  • Coldplay has moved Wembley shows from 7–8 to 6 and 12 September due to safety and transport constraints, as business groups warn of a significant economic hit.