London braces for second day of Tube strike disruption
Summary
London Underground drivers from the RMT union will strike for a second day, causing major transport problems on Thursday. The strike is about changes to a proposed four-day working week, which TfL says are voluntary, while RMT opposes them; some lines will have no service, but other rail and bus services will run normally.Key Facts
- The RMT union is holding a 24-hour strike on Thursday, the second this week.
- The strike disrupts London Underground, with some lines completely closed and others running less often.
- TfL says about 60% of drivers still worked during Tuesday’s strike.
- The dispute is over a proposed four-day workweek change, supported by the rival Aslef union but rejected by RMT.
- Other services like the Elizabeth line, London Overground, and buses will run but are expected to be crowded.
- TfL reports fewer tube journeys (down 41%) but more bus and rail passengers on strike days.
- Talks between TfL and RMT have paused but are expected to resume next week.
- No new strikes are currently planned beyond Thursday.
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