Tube strikes: Which London Underground lines are closed today?
TUBE lines across London will be affected by strikes once again today.
But what lines will be impacted, and why are the strikes happening? Here’s all you need to know.
Which Tube lines are closed today?
Londoners have been advised by Transport for London to avoid using any Tube lines on Friday, August 19, 2022.
TfL has warned that Tube stations will be experiencing severe disruptions on all lines – with little to no services throughout the day.
It has been confirmed that no night Tube services will be operating.
Travellers should find alternative routes if possible – however, strikes will also affect the London Overground and buses.
Making it extremely difficult for commuters to use Most TfL services today.
If you need to travel, river services, London Cable Car and Santander Cycles will be available to help you get around.
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When are the Tube strikes taking place?
Tube stations will be affected from the beginning of service on Friday, August 19 2022, until 8am on Saturday, August 20, 2022.
Most TfL services will run as normal after 08:00 on Saturday, 20 August, 2022- but disruptions can be expected on the following lines and areas:
- London Overground – reduced service between 08:00 and 18:00. No service after 18:00. No Night Overground
- Elizabeth lineCentral (Paddington-Abbey Wood) – reduced service after 18:00
- East (Liverpool Street-Shenfield) – trains running every 30 minutes 07:00-17:30 only. Trains won’t stop at Maryland, Forest Gate, Manor Park, Goodmayes
- West (Paddington-Reading/Heathrow) – trains every 30 minutes 07:10-17:40 only. Heathrow trains only running to Terminal 4
- District line – no service between Wimbledon and Parson’s Green, and Richmond and Turnham Green before 08:00 and after 18:00
- Bakerloo line – no service north of Queen’s Park
- Trams – reduced service
London Underground has advised people not to travel, and warned of severe disruption across the network from the start of service.
Why are the London Underground strikes taking place?
The strike on Friday, August 19, 2022, is a result of Tube workers and bus drivers walking out.
The strike was called by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) as part of an ongoing dispute between Transport for London (Tfl) and the union over pensions, jobs and conditions.
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Both sides met at the conciliation service ACAS in late May and though no resolution was reached, there are hopes for further talks.
As part of previous funding agreements, the Government has required TfL to work towards achieving financial sustainability by April 2023.
TfL has proposed not filling around 500 to 600 posts as they become vacant.
It is the fifth time RMT members on London Underground have walked out for 24 hours this year in a dispute over job cuts.
The RMT has said it will continue to take other forms of action, short of a strike.