Commuters and shoppers face disruption from tube driver strikes in run-up to Christmas
Summary
RMT union Tube drivers have called eight 24-hour strikes across 16 days, starting on 26 November and continuing into February. The union opposes Transport for London’s proposed voluntary four-day week, while Aslef, the other main drivers’ union, supports the proposal; the December walkouts could disrupt travel during the final pre-Christmas shopping weekend.Key Facts
- The RMT has called eight 24-hour strikes across 16 days.
- The first listed strike is due to begin at noon on 26 November.
- Further walkouts are planned for 17 and 19 December, with others in early January and February.
- The RMT says it has not received guarantees that drivers can keep their existing five-day work arrangements.
- The union argues the proposal could lead to longer, less predictable shifts and more time driving trains.
- TfL says the proposed four-day week would be voluntary.
- Aslef, the other main Tube drivers’ union, supports the four-day-week proposal.
- Previous Tube strikes in April and June caused widespread disruption, though trains ran on most lines.
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