Train strike today LIVE – Chaos on Tube & buses as TFL staff walk out; full list of affected routes on Fri August 19th
LONDONERS are set for a weekend of fresh travel misery as thousands of workers strike over pay, jobs & conditions from TODAY.
Network Rail, train companies, London Underground and buses in the capital will be hit by walkouts over the weekend.
The industrial action is set to cause travel chaos for workers, holidaymakers and fans going to events, including a cricket Test match at Lords.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union, Transport Salaried Staffs Association (TSSA) and Unite will be involved in the industrial action, after ongoing talks failed to break the deadlocked rows.
On Thursday, RMT members at Network Rail (NR) and 14 train operators, TSSA members at seven companies, and Unite members at NR took industrial action – cancelling 50 per cent of the nation’s services.
Today, members of the RMT and Unite on London Underground will walk out, as well as Unite members on London United bus routes in the capital in a separate dispute over pay.
On Saturday, RMT members at Network Rail and 14 train operators, TSSA members at seven companies, and Unite members at NR will strike again, along with London United bus drivers.
Sunday morning train services will be affected by the knock-on effect of Saturday’s action.
Read our Train strikes live blog below for the latest news & updates…