Fresh Tube Walkouts Set To Hit London Next Week

London commuters face another week of travel disruption as Tube drivers prepare to stage fresh strike action across four days, affecting several major Underground lines and creating widespread delays across the capital.

The industrial action follows similar walkouts last month by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union.

When The Tube Strikes Will Take Place

The first 24-hour strike will begin at midday on Tuesday, 19 May, with a second walkout starting at noon on Thursday, 21 May. Both strikes are expected to continue for a full day, although disruption is likely to last well beyond the official end times.

Transport for London has warned passengers that services may take several hours to recover, with delays expected into the afternoon and evening following each strike period.

On Tuesday 19 May and Thursday 21 May, normal services are expected to operate during the early morning before disruption begins building through mid-morning as services are gradually reduced ahead of the strikes.

After midday, disruption is expected across all affected lines, while services that continue running are likely to finish earlier than usual.

On Wednesday 20 May and Friday 22 May, many lines are expected to experience delayed starts and reduced services during the morning, with gradual recovery throughout the afternoon before normal evening operations resume.

Which London Underground Lines Are Affected

Transport for London says no service is expected on the Piccadilly and Circle lines during the strikes.

The Metropolitan line will also be suspended between Baker Street and Aldgate, while part of the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street is expected to shut down.

Other Underground lines are expected to continue operating normally.

Alternative Transport Expected To Be Busier

Transport for London said buses, the Elizabeth line, Docklands Light Railway, London Overground and tram services will continue running throughout the strikes.

However, commuters are being warned to expect significantly busier conditions across the wider transport network as passengers look for alternatives to the Underground.

TfL has advised travelers to check live service updates and use its journey planner before setting out.

More Strike Action Planned For June

Further industrial action is already planned for June, with two more 24-hour Tube strikes currently scheduled for 16 and 18 June unless an agreement can be reached between transport unions and management.

The June walkouts are expected to affect the same lines and follow the same structure as the May strikes.

Separate disruption is also expected on London bus services, with strikes planned on seven Stagecoach-operated routes from Bow garage in east London on Friday, 15 May.

The affected routes include the 8, 25, 205, 425, N8, N25 and N205 services.

Dispute Centers On Working Week Changes

The dispute focuses on Transport for London’s proposed four-day working week arrangement for drivers. Union representatives have criticized the proposal, arguing it would condense working hours without properly addressing concerns over scheduling and workloads.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union previously suspended planned action in April after talks with management, but later accused transport officials of reversing commitments made during negotiations.