COMMUTERS will face 12 days of travel chaos with Tube strikes confirmed to hit the entire network in just a couple of days.
The first of a series of strikes over the next three months will start this Tuesday, wreaking havoc on the London Underground.
The strikes, which will last for 24 hour periods, are a response to disputes over hours, the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) Union announced.
The disruption follows the introduction of a compressed four-day working week for tube drivers, according to the RMT Union.
Union members have cited concerns relating to shift lengths, unacceptable working time arrangements, transfer and allocation processes, and the potential impact on fatigue and safety.
Industrial action was due to take place in March but was suspended after progress in talks with Transport for London.
RMT confirmed around 1,800 of its members were involved in the dispute.
Now, strikes are set to go ahead on twelve separate days spread over the course of April, May and June.
They will run over a 24-hour period from midday to midday the following day.
However, disruption is expected to continue into the afternoons and evenings on those days.
The tube strikes are scheduled to take place on the following dates:
- 21–22 April (12:00pm Tuesday to 11:59am Wednesday)
- 23–24 April (12:00pm Thursday to 11:59am Friday)
- 19–20 May (12:00pm Tuesday to 11:59am Wednesday)
- 21–22 May (12:00pm Thursday to 11:59am Friday)
- 16-17 June (12:00pm Tuesday to 11:59am Wednesday)
- 18-19 June (12:00pm Thursday to 11:59am Friday)
RMT has accused TfL bosses of “reneging on promises to negotiate in good faith”, making next week’s tube driver strike action “inevitable”.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “We have approached negotiations with TfL in good faith throughout this entire process.
“But despite our best efforts, TfL seem unwilling to make any concessions in a bid to avert strike action.
“This is extremely disappointing and has baffled our negotiators.
“The approach of TfL is not one which leads to industrial peace and will infuriate our members who want to see a negotiated settlement to this avoidable dispute.”
And while reduced services will be run, the strikes are expected to disrupt the entirety of the Tube network.
The Elizabeth line and London Overground are not expected to be directly impacted, though both will be busier than usual if the strikes go ahead.
When the Tube is down, bus and National Rail services generally offer alternative routes across the city.
E-bike hire schemes proved particularly popular during the strikes in September 2025.
