A first 24-hour RMT walkout on the London Underground begins at midnight, disrupting services across the network. Multiple reports describe lines being paralysed during the morning and rush hour following the start of the action. Transport for London (TfL) provides live travel updates as commuters face severe delays and cancellations.
The dispute prompting the strike is linked to the introduction of a four-day working week, and last-ditch talks are reported to have failed. The Guardian reports TfL says 60% of drivers worked on the first day of stoppage, while the RMT confirms further action will proceed.
A second 24-hour strike is set to take place on Thursday, extending the period of disruption into the next day. TfL urges the union to call off the strike. Reports also note that talks involve Acas ahead of the second walkout. Overall, the sources agree that service reductions and stoppages are expected to continue through the second day, with commuters advised to check TfL updates for changes to services and routing.
