What to expect
All strikes run 12:00 midday to 12:00 midday the next day. A reduced service will run on most lines but will be less frequent, very busy, and you may not be able to board the first train.
Tuesdays & Thursdays (strike starts)
Late morning
Services ramping down
Afternoon
Significant disruption
Evening
Finish travel by 20:00
Wednesdays & Fridays (recovery)
Morning
No service before 07:30
Late morning
Significant disruption
Afternoon
Services recovering
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May 2026
Tuesday 19 May UPCOMING
Strike action begins from 12:00. TfL says disruption will continue into the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday 20 May UPCOMING
Severe disruption likely early on, with services gradually returning later in the day. TfL says disruption can continue into the afternoon and evening.
Thursday 21 May UPCOMING
Strike action begins from 12:00. TfL says disruption will continue into the afternoon and evening.
Friday 22 May UPCOMING
Severe disruption likely early on, with services gradually returning later in the day. TfL says disruption can continue into the afternoon and evening.
Why are tube drivers striking?
The upcoming strikes are part of an ongoing dispute over Transport for London's proposed voluntary four-day working week for Tube drivers. The RMT union says the plan would mean longer shifts and could increase fatigue and safety risks, while TfL says it would not increase contractual hours and is intended as an optional change to working patterns.
Some RMT Tube drivers are due to strike. Drivers represented by ASLEF are not expected to take part, so TfL may run a reduced service on some lines rather than a complete shutdown.
There is also a wider legal backdrop. In February 2026, the Labour government removed the 40% support threshold for strike ballots in certain important public services - a rule introduced by the Conservative government in the Trade Union Act 2016. The separate 50% turnout threshold still remains, so strike laws have been loosened, but not scrapped altogether.
June 2026
Tuesday 16 June UPCOMING
Strike action begins from 12:00. TfL says disruption will continue into the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday 17 June UPCOMING
Severe disruption likely early on, with services gradually returning later in the day. TfL says disruption can continue into the afternoon and evening.
Thursday 18 June UPCOMING
Strike action begins from 12:00. TfL says disruption will continue into the afternoon and evening.
Friday 19 June UPCOMING
Severe disruption likely early on, with services gradually returning later in the day. TfL says disruption can continue into the afternoon and evening.
April 2026 (passed)
Tuesday 21 April PASSED
Strike action begins from 12:00. TfL says disruption will continue into the afternoon and evening.
Wednesday 22 April PASSED
Severe disruption likely early on, with services gradually returning later in the day. TfL says disruption can continue into the afternoon and evening.
Thursday 23 April PASSED
Strike action begins from 12:00. TfL says disruption will continue into the afternoon and evening.
Friday 24 April PASSED
Severe disruption likely early on, with services gradually returning later in the day. TfL says disruption can continue into the afternoon and evening.
All Underground lines are expected to be affected. During April's strike action, most lines ran a reduced service, while the Piccadilly and Circle lines had no service, and parts of the Metropolitan and Central lines were closed. TfL has not yet confirmed the same line-by-line pattern for the May and June strikes, so check live status before travelling.
Running normally: Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, buses, and trams.
Other strike disruption
Separate bus strike: Stagecoach routes 8, 25, 205, 425, N8, N25, and N205 are due to be affected from 05:00 Friday 15 May to 05:00 Saturday 16 May. This is separate from the Tube drivers' strikes.
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How to prepare for a tube strike
- Set up alerts for your lines so you know the moment disruption starts and when service resumes.
- Check your line status before leaving - services can change quickly during industrial action.
- On strike days, travel before midday or after 21:00 the next day to avoid the worst disruption.
- Consider the Elizabeth line, DLR, and Overground as alternatives - they are sometimes less affected.
- Buses and river services usually run normally during tube strikes.
- If you can work from home on strike days, that is the most reliable option.