London is once again bracing for major disruption as Tube strikes are officially “on”, with the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) facing fierce criticism over what many are calling four days of travel misery across the capital. From commuters and businesses to politicians and transport officials, the fallout is already being felt — and the worst is yet to come.
🚨 Breaking News: Tube Strikes Confirmed (Image: [[https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-1/Kyic7-b9f_dH_i4qMTdkeobVXv3n7g2LdM5RjW_7dtR4PDAl6OVgxIGpc1-BuIZFUQAF-t1GzeGJtBCmSlRgvUGKPRxS69pAi2UOl3K4WfFVsQFleqJMGoHYvphmY7XeVVWtxhb6AVSp0OxxY2fV_kjcN0HcdEkOZg_YlBSNfTOyfzsFIPCcw1dusnaiVZOLZBkjG632kCr2-2m0EJceO6wmeFrD241ylR2HmUsfUiIoX-mBOfu6WQ8BaqZ9A10LI-2iWC4-rEehc0CuigKinKtZpnJ-3UajdfONmFdgA0RIJ8putu33ibR-KnV8srXmHdS8k-A2zqgyWuQvVxd5Nc-7P7cxzkZwWLiZ_JcdLTr1_yXQ3MDh_9V53oem51Cj7kgjXSGmEWdlLP2Eqr6LZuapokdN60LkMjscLIhY3VR2NEbZjfPhZYWlwDExpMtleXjAPkuWfIPNQlbhcpPfQs69zcNCOl0_R3FS4OgHlbsUO6FfzxY5B6-Zf2OZW44y|https://images.openai.com/static-rsc-1/Kyic7-b9f_dH_i4qMTdkeobVXv3n7g2LdM5RjW_7dtR4PDAl6OVgxIGpc1-BuIZFUQAF-t1GzeGJtBCmSlRgvUGKPRxS69pAi2UOl3K4WfFVsQFleqJMGoHYvphmY7XeVVWtxhb6AVSp0OxxY2fV_kjcN0HcdEkOZg_YlBSNfTOyfzsFIPCcw1dusnaiVZOLZBkjG632kCr2-2m0EJceO6wmeFrD241ylR2HmUsfUiIoX-mBOfu6WQ8BaqZ9A10LI-2iWC4-rEehc0CuigKinKtZpnJ-3UajdfONmFdgA0RIJ8putu33ibR-KnV8srXmHdS8k-A2zqgyWuQvVxd5Nc-7P7cxzkZwWLiZ_JcdLTr1_yXQ3MDh_9V53oem51Cj7kgjXSGmEWdlLP2Eqr6LZuapokdN60LkMjscLIhY3VR2NEbZjfPhZYWlwDExpMtleXjAPkuWfIPNQlbhcpPfQs69zcNCOl0_R3FS4OgHlbsUO6FfzxY5B6-Zf2OZW44y]]) (Image: [[https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.theguardian.com&sz=32|https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.theguardian.com&sz=32]]) The Guardian Tube strikes: how disruptive will action by London Underground drivers be? Today (Image: [[https://www.thetimes.com/imageserver/image/2C22452C0&resize=500|https://www.thetimes.com/imageserver/image/2C22452C0&resize=500]]) (Image: [[https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.thetimes.com&sz=32|https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.thetimes.com&sz=32]]) The Times Why are Tube drivers striking - and which lines will be affected? Today (Image: [[https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/crop-36385185.jpg?w=960&resize=500|https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/crop-36385185.jpg?w=960&resize=500]]) (Image: [[https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.thesun.co.uk&sz=32|https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.thesun.co.uk&sz=32]]) The Sun Is there a Tube strike this week?
April 2026 London Underground walkout dates in full and which TfL lines are affected Today (Image: https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/NINTCHDBPICT000869562720.jpg?w=960&resize=500) (Image: https://www.google.com/s2/favicons?domain=https://www.thesun.co.uk&sz=32) The Sun All the Tube strike dates confirmed so far as 12 DAYS of chaos to hit entire network - starting in hours Yesterday The latest reports confirm that London Underground drivers affiliated with the RMT union will walk out over multiple days, starting from Tuesday, April 21, 2026, in a dispute that has escalated rapidly. The strikes are expected to take place in two 24-hour phases, effectively stretching disruption across four consecutive days due to knock-on effects before and after each walkout. According to emerging coverage, large parts of the network could shut down early in the evenings and restart late the next day, meaning commuters face prolonged chaos even outside official strike hours. 📅 Source & Time: Evening Standard / Major uk news24x7 outlets — Published April 20, 2026 (latest updates within hours)
📍 What’s Happening? Full Breakdown of the Tube Strike Dates The industrial action is structured in a way that maximizes disruption: Strike 1: April 21 (midday) → April 22 (midday) Strike 2: April 23 (midday) → April 24 (midday) Impact window: April 21–24 (4 days of disruption) Even though each strike lasts 24 hours, the real-world impact stretches across four days due to reduced service before and after each walkout.
🚇 Which Lines Are Affected? Commuters should prepare for severe disruption across most of the network:
❌ No service expected: Piccadilly Line, Circle Line, Waterloo & City ⚠️ Severely reduced: Central, Metropolitan, others ✅ Running (but crowded): Elizabeth Line, DLR, London Overground
Transport for London (TfL) has warned that no trains may run after 8pm on many lines, with delayed starts the following mornings.
💥 Why Are Tube Workers Striking? At the heart of the dispute is a controversial proposal by Transport for London to introduce a four-day working week for Tube drivers.