Tube strikes: When are London Underground walkouts and which lines are affected?

An upcoming Transport for London (TfL) strike by 10,000 RMT Union members working at London Underground and Arriva Rail (London Overground) is expected to cause significant disruption across the capital this week.

It follows a run of strikes by Network Rail and train operator workers – the most recent of which were called off.

A spokesperson for RMT said last week (Friday 4 November): “Rail union RMT has suspended planned strikes on Nov 5, 7 and 9 and will now enter into a period of intensive negotiations with Network Rail and the train operating companies.”

But although RMT’s rail strikes were suspended, TfL action is still going ahead, cutting off Tube routes for Londoners across the city.

So when is the strike, and will your journey be affected? Here’s what we know so far.

When is the tube strike?

London Underground workers will walk out for 24 hours on Thursday 10 November.

The official restart time for the Tube network is 8am on Friday 11 November, but the disruption is likely to carry on until around mid-morning.

Which lines will be affected?

There will be limited or no services running across all lines. TfL stated on its website: “There are strikes planned on the Tube. There will be limited or no Tube services running. Other services will run, but may be extremely busy or subject to last-minute changes.”

Travellers are advised to avoid travelling on the London Underground on Thursday.

The one exception is the Elizabeth Line; this will still be running but the service will not call at stations between Bond Street and Whitechapel before 7am and after 10.30pm. Services are expected to be extremely busy.

Will the strike affect the Overground or DLR?

Although London Overground and DLR services are running, TfL has advised that they may be subject to last minute changes. This includes potentially not stopping at stations that also have Tube stops.

There will also be a reduced Tram timetable, with service expected to be extremely busy.

Passengers are advised to check the status of all routes before they travel.

Will my tickets be accepted on buses?

London buses will be operating and will accept paper tickets for the Tube on “reasonable routes”; those with travel cards can travel within their permitted zones by bus; and those using credit or debit cards, contactless or PAYG Oyster cards will be charged on the usual basis of…