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} After the chaos of yesterday's train strike, new industrial action by drivers of the London Undergroundand Overground Bus plans to close much of London's transport network on Friday.
Today's 24-hour Underground Strike follows members of the RMT Union who were working in the London Underground after a dispute over jobs and pensions broke out. See you leaving the company because it continues.
About 10,000 subway workers within the union are expected to go on strike, causing great disruption to TfL's network. Early this morning, only the Northern, Central, District, Elizabeth and Overground lines saw very limited service at certain branches.
Alongside them are 1,100 members of the Unite Union who work on London Underground, Croydon Tramlink, Victoria Coach Station, Dial A Ride and River Service. Approximately 400 London Overground workers employed by Arriba Rail London are also on strike separately today, and bus drivers working for United London are also on strike today and tomorrow.
Another rail strike is scheduled for tomorrow, with union bosses warning it will last "as long as it takes."
A nightmare trip with closed routes and decommissioned buses to explain
A woman in London told London Live this morning about her nightmare journey after a series of transportation failed her .
Jane Abbey told London Live that she was aiming to take the Piccadilly line to King's Cross. She then took a bus to the terminus at Marble Arch. She waited for a full bus to pass her two. She was told to take another bus to Baker Street and get off there. And finally walked 35 minutes to the destination.
- Simon Calder
The London Underground strike, sandwiched between two national rail strikes, is the most serious disruption of regular rail service in 30 years. rice field.
In addition to rail disruptions, airline and ferry passengers face serious problems, as Simon Calder writes in his weekly travel newsletter. Transportation Secretary Grant Shaps is clearly the man to intervene.
"As travelers' fortunes dwindle, urgent action is needed from the minister in charge. But Mr. Shapps is prioritizing the registration and licensing of cyclists. As recently as 2018, an in-depth study on such a bicycle program concluded: "Pay attention to the report, as it was conducted by his own Ministry of Transport."
Jon Stone of The Independentwrote: Get out in the Conservative press before the new prime minister takes office. Essentially a pitch to keep his job.
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London bus strike warning to bus users who want to avoid the Underground
Many people who normally use the Underground to get around London want to take a municipal bus to However, there will also be bus drivers' strikes today and tomorrow (19th and 20th August). Drivers went on strike for 1 hour in addition to workers' strike at 48- RMT Tube and London Overground.
Bus services will be suspended for both days in West and South West London and parts of Surrey.
See here for more information on affected services:
London traffic shuts down later this week
TFL posts color-coded chart of affected services, warning of chaos on Sunday
Publishing charts
"The strike will affect your journey on the 18th and 21st of August," they said.
Red dot on chart = no service / severe disruption - avoid moving.
Orange dot = Reduced/irregular service - check before departure/extend duration.
Green dots = Check before travel.
Overground, DLR, Elizabeth Line and London buses show disruptions expected through Sunday morning.
TFL color-coded chart for Thursday-Sunday disruption
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Heathrow at 10:30
A National Rail study warned train passengers that service between Paddington and Heathrow Airport would remain suspended until mid-morning due to signal problems. increase.
The warning said: As a result, trains may be canceled or delayed by up to 20 minutes.
Which line is running this morning?
As of 8:00 am on Friday, most TfL lines are out of service, though some lines have reduced service.
Elizabeth Line trains are running, albeit with "severe delays".
On the Northern Line, between Golders Green and Edgware, and between High Barnett and East He Finchley, shortens about every five minutes A train is running.
Central Linehas shortened service between White City and West Ruislip/Ealing Broadway. Between Liverpool Street and Hainault via Newbury Park. Trains run approximately every 15 minutes between Leytonstone and Epping.
District Lineruns a shortened service approximately every 15 minutes between West Ham and Upminster.
London Overgroundoperates reduced service only between Highbury & Islington and Clapham Junction/New Cross/Crystal Palace and West Croydon.
TfL reminds customers not to travel today
Transportation bosses tell passengers not to travel unless necessary.
"Customers are advised to avoid traveling on the Underground and only travel on the rest of the TfL network if necessary," Transport for London (TfL) said. said in a statement
that there was "serious disruption" on all lines, with little or no service throughout the day and no Night Tube service. not.
National Rail Service will not operate as usual.
A cycle company offered free bikes to Londoners on strike day.
bike companies helpLondonersavoid commuter confusion by providing free bikes onstrikedays I'm here.
During the strike today and through the weekend, Swapfiets will be lending commuters free bikes for up to 7 days.
London commuters get free bike rides for a full week
Simon Calder on travel issues as train, tube and bus strikes hit Britain We answer your questions
Thursday and Saturday will see nationwide industrial action across Britain's railways, while on Friday London bus and tube strikes will bring the capital to a halt. stop.
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A network railroad boss says 45,000 railroad workers are on strike over wages. , defends £590,000 salary
Network Rail chief executive Andrew Haines has dismissed questions about the £590,000 salary.
Thursday, aBBC Breakfast reporter said Mr Haynes' recent salary had risen from his £544,000 to his £590,000. emphasized and said: to this.
Mr. Haynes replied:
"I can see why people are worried about the cost of living," said the railway master.