When was the last tube strike in London?

On 24 June 2011, the strikes were cancelled after London Underground reinstated the Tube driver at the centre of the dispute. Further strikes over TfL’s plans to close Underground ticket offices took place in February 2014. 2014-04-??

Why do Tube drivers strike?

The strikes are in protest at plans to scrap the pay grade of Night Tube drivers. “This new arrangement means that all drivers have been given the opportunity for full-time work and long-term job certainty, while Londoners can continue to rely on the regularity of Tube services.”

What is the oldest Tube line in London?

Metropolitan line
Metropolitan line Opened in 1863, The Metropolitan Railway between Paddington and Farringdon was the first, urban, underground railway in the world.

Are tube trains running in London?

Greater London is served by 11 Tube lines, along with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground line and an interconnected local train network. Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday.

Why are London tubes striking?

Two strikes on the London Underground have been called off following talks between transport bosses and a union. Drivers from the Rail, Maritime and Transport workers union (RMT) were due to walk out for 24-hours on Tuesday and Thursday in a dispute over night tube rotas.

How long is the Tube strike?

Londoners are currently facing travel chaos with a series of 24-hour walkouts set to take place from August 3. It follows a row over plans to abolish separate pay grades for night Tube drivers, according to the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT).

What time does the Tube strike start?

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are set to stage a series of 24-hour walkouts, starting on August 3, in protest at plans to scrap the pay grade of Night Tube drivers. Strikes are planned from noon on Tuesday until noon on Wednesday.