How long will the Tube strike last?

What dates and times are the Tube strikes planned and when will it end? The strike started at a minute past midnight and will go until a minute to midnight on Thursday. The RMT has ordered its 10,000 members not to show up for work, which has seen the entire Tube network suspended.

Is there a tube strike in London today?

The strike is no longer ongoing, but disruption continues “while the network recovers”. Further strike action is then planned again for tomorrow. TfL has said normal service should resume by mid-morning today. You can check the status of your Tube line below – more information can be found on the TfL website.

Why is the Tube on strike?

There is anger over jobs, pensions and working conditions, as London Underground staff are protesting against significant staff cuts, which come as part of TfL’s plan to cut back costs.

What was the second Tube line?

In 1898, the Waterloo & City line (or ‘Drain’ as it was known), became London’s second, deep-level Tube railway. Initially, it was promoted by the London and South Western Railway company, whose trains terminated at Waterloo.

How much do Tube drivers earn?

How much do Tube drivers earn? During the initial 12-16 weeks training, trainee drivers are believed to earn about £24,000 which can rise to £30,000 after completing assessments. A newly qualified driver’s starting salary is about £49,000 a year and could rise to £60,000 after five years.

Is the Tube open tomorrow?

We’re open Monday to Friday: 08:00-20:00. We’re closed on weekends and bank holidays.

Do you still need to wear a mask on TfL?

Face coverings will no longer be required on Transport of London (TfL) services – including the Underground – from tomorrow. They had been a “condition of carriage” but now they will only be “strongly recommended” for customers and staff, according to TfL.

Is London Underground shut?

Do Tube drivers get paid on strike?

TUBE drivers who have voted to strike are on pay and benefits worth more than £80,000, the Daily Express can reveal. The highest-paid worker enjoyed a package of £81,434.05 including £58,000 basic pay, £13,000 pension and £9,000 worth of travel season tickets.

Why is it called Bakerloo?

Why is it called the Bakerloo line? A journalist coined the nickname Bakerloo in a newspaper column as a contraction of the Baker Street & Waterloo Railway, shortly after it opened in 1906, and it was quickly adopted by the company. Early maps feature the full name, but by summer 1908 Bakerloo was used.

What Tube line is oldest?

The Metropolitan line
The Metropolitan line is the oldest underground railway in the world. The Metropolitan Railway opened in January 1863 and was an immediate success, though its construction took nearly two years and caused huge disruption in the streets. Read more about the Metropolitan line.

How do I become a TfL driver?

You’ll need to:

be over 20 years of age.
live within 1 hour’s travel of the depot you’re applying to.
pass enhanced background checks.
pass a medical check.

Are the London Underground lines running during the tube strike?

Almost all London Underground lines were completely suspended on Thursday morning as Tube workers went on strike for the second time this week. Only the Central line was running a partial service, while the DLR was also part-suspended and the London Overground was operating a reduced service.

Is TfL still on strike?

When are tube drivers’strikes in London?

Tube drivers’ strikes will affect all London Underground lines on Thursday, March 3, between 12.01am and 11:59pm. Picket lines will be mounted outside Tube stations across the capital on Tuesday and Thursday. TfL has warned Wednesday and Friday rush hour commuting is also likely to suffer from knock-on effects of the previous days’ strikes.

Will the tube be affected by the 24-hour strike?

After a 24-hour strike on Tuesday led to widespread delays on the rail system, commonly called the Tube, commuters were again encouraged to work remotely on Thursday because of expected “severe disruptions.”