London Tube Strike Set to Cause Travel Chaos for Commuters (1)

April 21, 2026, 11:08 AM UTC

Workers in London are bracing for a tough commute as drivers on the UK capital’s Underground train network go on strike.

Staff on the Tube walked out at 12 p.m. on Tuesday, the first of two 24-hour strikes this week. Commuters risking going into the office face potentially complicated journeys, while buses and alternative routes are expected to be busier than normal.

The industrial action is going ahead after talks over an agreement with Transport for London failed. The RMT Union is opposed to a plan to allow drivers to condense their five-day week into four days by working longer ...

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