When will second day of London Tube strikes take place this week and which lines are affected?

Jun 3, 2026 · 7:33 AM UTC ·5 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 34 views

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London Underground drivers are set to strike for a second day this week due to unresolved disputes over working hours. The Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) has confirmed that talks with Transport for London (TfL) did not yield an agreement. Passengers are advised to check travel updates as disruptions are expected on Thursday.

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▪A second 24-hour Tube strike is planned for Thursday following unsuccessful talks between RMT and TfL.
▪The strikes are in response to a proposed four-day work week, which the union opposes.
▪TfL has encouraged passengers to check for updates before traveling due to expected disruptions.

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TravelNews & AdviceWhen will second day of London Tube strikes take place this week and which lines are affected?London commuters may need to change their travel plans ahead of the action planned for ThursdayAlbert Toth, Nicole Wootton-Cane & Alex CroftWednesday 03 June 2026 08:33 BSTBookmarkCommentsGo to commentsBookmark popoverRemoved from bookmarksClose popover{"translations":{"comments":"Go to comments","share":"Share","copyLink":"Copy link","bookmark":"Bookmark","removeBookmark":"Remove bookmark"},"showComments":true,"showBookmark":true,"articleId":"CF1:2987732To1","articleMeta":{"url":"https://www.independent.co.uk/travel/news-and-advice/tube-strikes-thursday-2026-london-dates-tfl-today-b2988517.html","title":"When are London Tube strikes taking place this week and which lines are…

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