Tube strikes: Full list of dates and lines affected in May walkout on London Underground | UK News

More travel frustration is on the way for Tube users in London next week as drivers stage another walkout across four days.

It follows similar action last month by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT).

Here’s everything you need to know.

When are the strikes?

The first 24-hour Tube strike begins at noon on Tuesday 19 May, and the second starts on Thursday 21 May at midday – again lasting 24 hours.

However, Transport for London (TfL) says disruption is likely to linger into the afternoon and evening after the strikes officially end.

Here’s a breakdown of how it’s expected to play out.

Tuesday 19 May and Thursday 21 May:

Morning – normal services until mid-morning

Mid morning – some disruption to journeys as services reduced ahead of strike starting

After midday – disruption to journeys on all lines continuing through the following day and Tube services that do run will finish early

Wednesday 20 May and Friday 22 May:

Morning – disruption to journeys on all lines. Tube services that do run will start later than normal

After midday: some continued disruption to journeys throughout the afternoon and evening as we return the service to normal

Evening – normal service

TfL says to use its journey planner to map out your route in advance of travel, and to check the status of lines in real time with its live page.

Which lines are affected?

No service is expected on:

• The Piccadilly and Circle lines
• The Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate
• The Central line between White City and Liverpool Street

Other Tube lines are unaffected.

Buses, the Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will also be running normally but are likely to be busier.

Are there any other strikes coming up?

Yes, strikes are planned on seven Stagecoach bus routes from Bow garage in east London on Friday 15 May from 5am until 5am the next day.

The routes are affected: 8, 25, 205, 425, N8, N25 and N205

Two further 24-hour Tube strikes are also currently scheduled on 16 and 18 June unless a deal can be reached between transport bosses and unions.

They are expected to follow the same structure, and affect the same lines, as May’s walkout.

Why are the Tube strikes happening?

Drivers have taken issue with TfL imposing a new four-day working week and the RMT union has called the plan, which would condense drivers’ weekly hours, “fake”.

It initially suspended April’s strike, saying management had agreed to negotiate, but then accused them of a U-turn and decided to go ahead.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said they had “approached negotiations with TfL in good faith” but “TfL seem unwilling to make any concessions”.

Claire Mann, TfL’s chief operating officer, defended the proposal for a four-day working week.

She said it would allow drivers an extra day off and bring the Underground “in line with the working patterns of other train operating companies”.

“The changes would be voluntary,” she added. “There would be no reduction in contractual hours and those who wish to continue a five-day working week pattern would be able to do so.”