What we know about London’s upcoming Tube strikes

4 Sep 2025 • 5:45 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • London commuters face significant disruption due to a series of Tube strikes by RMT union members, set to last six days.
  • Every Underground line will be affected from Sunday, 7 September until Thursday, 11 September, with the DLR also shutting down on 9 and 11 September.
  • The Elizabeth line, London Overground, buses, and national rail services will continue to operate as usual, though they are expected to be busier.
  • Talks between the RMT union and Transport for London (TfL) broke down, with the union citing demands over pay, fatigue management, and shift patterns as reasons for the industrial action.
  • Travellers are advised to plan journeys in advance, consider walking or cycling, and utilise alternative transport options, with Coldplay already having rescheduled concerts due to the impending disruption.

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