London Tube strikes: When are they taking place and which lines are affected?

1 Jun 2026 • 11:46 PM MYT
The Independent
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London Tube strikes: When are they taking place and which lines are affected?

  • Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are planning to walk out on Tuesday and again on Thursday.
  • Tube strikes are set to take place on Tuesday 2 June, 0.01am to 11:59pm and on Thursday 4 June, 0.01am to 11:59pm.
  • Transport for London (TfL) anticipates disruption across the entire Tube network, with no service on the Piccadilly and Circle lines, and partial closures on the Metropolitan and Central lines.
  • Travellers can expect virtually no service before 6.30am, or after 9pm on Tuesday and Thursday. There will be significant disruption in the morning, afternoon and evening.
  • TfL has advised passengers to check before they travel.

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