Tube strikes: London Underground walkouts to go ahead on Thursday

Strike action on the London Underground will go ahead on Thursday, the RMT union has confirmed.

This comes after the union said it failed to reach a compromise with Transport for London (TfL) over job cuts and pension changes during negotiation talks on Tuesday (November 8).

TfL has warned customers that there will be limited or no service is expected on the entire London Underground on Thursday November 10.

The London Overground will run a full service, however it may be subject to last minute changes, including non-stopping at some stations shared with the London Underground.

London Trams will also be running a reduced timetable.

TfL warns that disruption from the strikes will continue to affect customers into the morning of Friday November 11, with affected services expected to return to normal service by mid-morning.

The RMT are trying to negotiate with TfL bosses to suspend the implementation of 600 station job cuts until the end of this year and to ensure tube workers’ pensions will not be affected by the pension review they are conducting with the government.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "TfL have missed a golden opportunity to make progress in these negotiations and avoid strike action on Thursday.

"Our members are resolute in their determination to see a just settlement to this jobs and pensions dispute.

"And they will continue their industrial campaign for as long as it takes.

"TfL needs to start making compromises and work with the union to reach a deal that works for staff and avoids further disruption to the lives of passengers."

Glynn Barton, TfL’s chief operating officer, said: “I would like to apologise to our customers for any disruption caused by Thursday’s industrial action.

“We met with the RMT and Unite this week to urge them to call off this Tube strike as no proposals to change pensions or conditions have been made.

“Unfortunately, no agreement could be reached but we remain open for discussions as there is still time for the unions to call off this action.

"Customers should check before they travel on Thursday and we are advising them to expect very limited or no service on the Tube. London Overground, the Elizabeth line and DLR services may be subject to last minute changes, including non-stopping at some stations shared with London Underground.

“London Trams will also be running a reduced timetable.”