London hit by second day of Tube strike disruption this week
London is preparing for a second day of disruption due to a Tube drivers' strike organized by the RMT union. Transport for London (TfL) reported that 60% of drivers worked during the first day of the strike, indicating that many RMT members did not participate. The strike is part of a dispute over the introduction of a four-day working week, which has been supported by the rival Aslef union.
- ▪TfL reported that 60% of drivers worked during the first day of the strike.
- ▪The RMT union confirmed that the second day of strike action will go ahead.
- ▪No service is expected on several lines, including the Circle and Piccadilly lines.
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TfL said that 60% of drivers worked during Tuesday’s strike action, a figure that suggests many RMT members also did not go on strike. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenTfL said that 60% of drivers worked during Tuesday’s strike action, a figure that suggests many RMT members also did not go on strike. Photograph: Dan Kitwood/Getty ImagesLondon UndergroundLondon braces for second day of Tube strike disruptionTfL says 60% of drivers worked on first day of stoppage as RMT confirms second day of action will go aheadGwyn Topham Transport correspondentWed 3 Jun 2026 12.30 EDTLast modified on Wed 3 Jun 2026 12.41 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleA London Underground drivers’ strike will bring another day of transport disruption to the capital on Thursday, after the…
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