Transport worker strikes have disrupted movement across the UK this week.
On 18 August and on the 20th he struck the British rail network on the 20th, as well as his two strikes by his RMT Union members who work for the network his rails and numerous railway companies. } blocked. schedule.
For two more days this weekLondon United His Union bus drivers will be out, exacerbating travel disruptions in the capital.
So which days of the week will be affected and how much of the capital's transport network is scheduled to be shut down?
What days are the subway strikes? .
Tube Strike is his Friday, August 19th. A member of his RMT union, who works in the London Underground, is scheduled to be out 24 hours a day as the dispute over jobs and pensions continues. About 10,000 subway workers and his 400 ground workers are expected to go on strike, causing great disruption to TfL's network.
To further complicate matters, London Overground workers employed by Arriba Rail London went on another strike on the same day, as did bus drivers working for United London. Strike every day. day (August 20).
Lines expected to be affected.
All subway lines are expected to be affected. The last London Underground strike has seen some or all lines cut short, with trains stopping every 15-20 minutes. During this period, all lines and branch lines of each line were closed or partially suspended.
The entire overground network is also expected to be disrupted, with sparse or no service.
TfL encourages Tube users to plan their trips using alternative modes of transportation. You can use the status updates section of the TfL website to see which routes are open or partially open for the day
Which are impacted? Is it subway only?
No. London tram services will be reduced, but the DLR will only serve his banks from 07.00 to 18.30.
Another bus drivers strike occurred on 19 and 20 August, resulting in 148, 203, 211, 216, 220, 223, 224, 235, 258, 265, 266, 272, 281, 283, 290, 293, 371, 404, 406, 411, 418, 419, 423, 440, 465, 467, 470, 481, C1, E1, E3, H17, H22, H32, H37, H91, H98, K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, N9, N18, N33, N65, N72, N266 and S3.
Due to the rail strike the day before, the start of National Rail service was also delayed, and disruption is expected into the morning.
When will the service resume?
The official reopening time for the subway network is Saturday, August 20th at 8am, but realistically there will be a knock-on disruption on Saturday morning.
Note that either the 18th or 20th of August will see a UK-wide rail strike by RMT members. These primarily affect regional services to and from London, but also the London Overground (reduced service between 08.00 and 18.00). Elizabeth Line (reduced); District Line (no service between Wimbledon and Parsons Green and Richmond and Turnham Green before 08:00 and after 18:00) and Bakerloo Line (Queens Park not operated in the north).
What TfL said.
Regarding subway service on Friday 19 August,TfL said, "There will be severe disruptions on all lines. Little to no service throughout the day." There is no night tube."
"Avoid traveling on the subway if possible, and only travel the rest of the network if necessary," it adds.
``The river services, the London Cable Car and the Santander Cycle are useful if travel is required.'' Also reminds visitors that much of Zone 1 London is within walking distance. .
Why are subway workers on strike?
The RMT union said the industrial action was due to "an ongoing dispute over pensions and employment."
It states: Make a financial settlement with the government.
RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch said:
"They have been screwed by TfL and Mayor Sadiq Khan. Even more insulting, they have not seen the details of this funding letter from the government.
"The 19 August strike will continue unless assurances are obtained of detrimental changes to employment, pensions and working conditions."
London Overground workers claim their wages have stagnated against the rising cost of living.
