Travellers on the London Underground can expect serious travel disruption at the end of July. 

It comes as Tube staff part of the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT) and drivers from the Aslef Union announced they would be taking strike action.

Confirming that action would take place across six days, London travellers can expect serious delays and disruption to journeys. 

People have been urged to check and plan ahead before travelling out on any of the six days Tube workers will be striking. 

Here’s everything you need to know about the London Tube strikes.

When are the Tube strikes in July 2023?

The strike dates are as followers:

  • Sunday, July 23
  • Tuesday, July 25
  • Wednesday, July 26
  • Thursday, July 27
  • Friday, July 28

RMT Union members on the Tube will be striking between Sunday, July 23 and Friday, July 28.

Meanwhile, Aslef train drivers will be taking action on Wednesday, July 26 and Friday, July 28. 

Romford Recorder: Find out the dates of the Tube strikes.Find out the dates of the Tube strikes. (Image: Canva)

Why are Tube workers going on strike?

The strikes for RMT members are in for the 600 cut jobs being made by Transport for London (TfL) and pensions. 

As RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: “This week of action will shut down the London Underground and show just how important the work of our members is.

“Plans by Transport for London (TfL) to cut 600 jobs and attack our members’ pensions are simply unacceptable.

“We are aware that the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has had the TfL budget cut.

“However, he needs to align himself with our union and his London Underground staff in pushing back against the Tory Government, exposing their damaging agenda to a key part of London transport infrastructure.”

Meanwhile, Aslef members will be striking to help “protect our pensions, working conditions, and agreements”, according to Aslef’s full-time organiser on London Underground Finn Brennan.

What Tube lines will be affected by strikes?

Currently, the affected tubes have not yet been confirmed, however, information will be updated once confirmed. 


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