London tube strike causes huge disruption, with many services hit
A 24-hour strike by London Underground drivers has caused significant disruption to Tube services and roads. Approximately half of the drivers participated in the strike, with another planned for Thursday. Transport for London is working to maintain services, but many lines are experiencing severe delays.
- ▪About half of London’s tube drivers have taken action, bringing widespread transport disruption to the capital.
- ▪A second strike is planned for Thursday, following a dispute over the introduction of a four-day working week.
- ▪TfL reported severe delays on multiple Tube lines, while other rail services continued to operate normally.
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- ▪ London hit by second day of Tube strike disruption this week — World news | The Guardian
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Commuters at Paddington station faced disruption owing to the London tube strike even though the Elizabeth line was still running. Photograph: Lee ThomasView image in fullscreenCommuters at Paddington station faced disruption owing to the London tube strike even though the Elizabeth line was still running. Photograph: Lee ThomasLondon UndergroundLondon tube strike causes huge disruption, with many services hitAbout half of London Underground drivers take action on Tuesday, with second strike scheduled for ThursdayGwyn Topham Transport correspondentTue 2 Jun 2026 03.45 EDTFirst published on Mon 1 Jun 2026 12.39 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA 24-hour strike by London Underground drivers has begun, causing huge disruption to Tube services and roads.About half of London’s tube drivers…
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