Commuters urged to check before travel as tube strikes loom

Last-ditch talks are being held to discuss stopping the strikes ahead of action beginning

Passengers are being urged to check before they travel on London Underground because of planned strikes by workers over pay.

Last-ditch talks were held on Thursday and discussions will continue until just before industrial action is due to start on Friday evening.

Transport for London (TfL) said it was working hard to resolve the dispute, with dialogue with the Rail, Maritime and Transport union and Aslef ongoing.

It added that it will operate as many services as possible, should strikes go ahead.

TfL said most London Underground lines are not expected to run between November 5 and 8 and on November 12.

Claire Mann, TfL’s chief operating officer, said: “We are disappointed that the RMT and Aslef unions have announced strike action, following our recent discussions over pay, terms and conditions.

“We are continuing to talk with all trade unions to discuss the issues and seek a resolution.

“Our offer is fair for our people and affordable for London.

“We urge the trade unions to call off this action, accept our offer, and avoid disruption to London.

“If it goes ahead customers should check before they travel as on some days during the strike there will be little to no service.”

The planned strike action will affect London Underground services on the following days:

• Sunday November 3: Services will finish earlier than normal. Customers are advised to complete journeys by 1700. There will be no service after 1900.

• Monday November 4: Services will run as normal but customers are advised to check before they travel.

• Tuesday November 5 and Wednesday November 6: Severe disruption is expected with most lines not running on London Underground. Any services that do operate are likely to start later and finish earlier than normal.

• Thursday November 7: No London Underground services expected to operate.

• Friday November 8: Severe disruption is expected with most lines not running on London Underground. Any services that do operate are likely to start later and finish earlier than normal.

• Saturday November 9: London Underground services are expected to start later than normal.

• Tuesday November 12: Severe disruption is expected with most lines not running on London Underground. Any services that do operate are likely to start later and finish earlier than normal.

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