TfL warns London to brace for Tube chaos as RMT strike hits for FIVE days!
London Underground set for near-total shutdown
Transport for London (TfL) has sounded the alarm ahead of five days of strike action starting Sunday, 7 September. The RMT union’s planned walkout threatens to bring little to no Tube service across the capital from 7 to 11 September.
- Sunday, 7 Sept: Limited Tube services – all ending by 6pm.
- Monday 8 – Thursday 11 Sept: Underground trains largely off the rails, with any running not starting before 8am.
- Friday, 12 Sept: Service resumes gradually, no trains before 8am, but normal by late morning.
Docklands Light Railway and buses hammered too
- DLR shutdown: No service on Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September due to separate strikes. Interchange stations may experience knock-on effects on other days.
- Bus misery: First Bus workers strike hits west, northwest, and southwest London from 11 to 14 September, causing further chaos on select routes.
Other London services brace for crush
The Elizabeth line, London Overground, and London Trams will keep running but expect them to be rammed as frustrated commuters scramble for alternatives.
TfL pleads with union to call off strike
Claire Mann, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, slammed the strike decision:
“We are disappointed that the RMT union has announced strike action. We have offered a 3.4% pay increase and made progress on previous commitments. We urge the RMT to call off this action, which will only disrupt Londoners.”
TfL stressed a cut to the 35-hour working week isn’t “practical or affordable” but said they remain open for talks on fatigue and staff rostering.
Prepare now: TfL’s travel tips
- Check before you travel and factor in delays.
- Walk or cycle if you can – avoid the crush.
- Brace yourself for jam-packed trains, buses, and traffic.
