Tube strikes 2024: Two TfL Underground stations closed as TSSA staff walk out

The latest Tube strike action has seen two London Underground stations close due to a lack of staff.

Hundreds of customer service managers, who are members of the Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA), are striking today (Wednesday April 10 and Thursday April 11).

Transport for London (TfL) previously said the strike action would cause minimal disruption but on Wednesday morning Pimlico and Russell Square stations were forced to close due to unavailability of station staff.

TSSA says its customer service manager members – who are responsible for running stations - are extremely concerned about London Underground’s ‘Stations Changes’ proposals, with potential changes to their terms and conditions, job role and location.

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TSSA general secretary Maryam Eslamdoust said: “Our customer service manager members are united and determined to take strike action this week in defence of their terms and conditions.

“This strike could have been avoided if London Underground had negotiated with us in good faith. Instead, we have been left in a position where London Underground is still unable to explain the impact of its Stations Changes proposals.

“We cannot allow the continued threats to our members' roles, locations, terms and conditions to stand unchallenged, that is why our members are taking strike action this week. We’ll see how quickly London Underground get back round the negotiating table when they see the strength and determination of our members.”

A TfL spokesperson said: “We are disappointed that TSSA has announced this strike action following a consultation process. While we don’t expect this action will cause significant disruption, we urge TSSA to continue to work with us to help find a resolution. There are no planned job losses as part of these vital changes which will improve the service we provide to customers at our stations.”