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Next week, the capital is expected to experience significant disruption as a result of planned strikes by RMT union members from the London Underground.
From Sunday (7 January) onwards, in the event of the planned strike, there will be early termination of services that evening and limited or no service on the entire Tube network from Monday to Thursday. Full service is projected to resume on Friday morning.
TfL has recommended that tube riders should only embark on essential journeys.
The workforce will strike on various days to create the most disturbance while also avoiding a loss of four days’ pay for employees.
Over 90% of RMT members voted against a 5% pay offer that was below the inflation rate. The union deemed it unacceptable.
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Mick Lynch, general secretary of RMT, stated that the decision of Transport for London to not reinstate staff travel benefits and establish a two-tier workforce is unacceptable.
“Our members have expressed their readiness to take action and we urge TfL to enhance their proposal in order to prevent disruption in the city.”
“TfL is disappointed by RMT’s decision to initiate a strike in response to our comprehensive and conclusive pay proposal.”
“We have consistently communicated to our trade unions during our productive negotiations that this proposal is the maximum amount we are able to budget for, while still maintaining a safe, dependable, and sustainable operation.”
“We urge the RMT to communicate with us in order to prevent any inconvenience for the people of London.”
This is all the information we have at the moment.
When will the Tube strikes for January 2024 occur?
There will be a period of industrial protest starting on Sunday, January 7th and ending on Friday, January 12th. During this time, services will be impacted in the following ways:
On Sunday, January 7th, Tube services will end earlier than their usual time. Customers are recommended to finish their Tube trips by 5:30pm.
From Monday, January 8 to Thursday, January 11, there will be major disruptions and minimal to no service will be available.
On Friday, January 12th, there will be a delayed start for tube services with a return to normal service expected by midday.
TfL suggests that travelers who must commute during the strike should prepare in advance, review their route beforehand, and allocate extra time for transportation.
Are there any London Underground services currently in operation?
Although there will be disruptions on all Tube lines, other TfL services will not be impacted. Buses, DLR, London Overground, and Elizabeth line services will still be running. However, TfL cautions that these services may experience higher demand and could be affected by station closures that also serve London Underground lines.
There may also be one-way or queueing systems in operation.
What alternatives do I have for transportation during the Tube strike?
Besides buses and DLR, London travelers can also choose to utilize the city’s bike rental programs, such as Santander Cycles starting at £1.65 for 30 minutes or Lime at a £1 unlocking fee and 23p per minute for usage.
In certain situations, it may be feasible to walk to your desired location instead. TfL is enthusiastic about encouraging walking as a means of transportation – it currently offers helpful walking guides and has partnered with Go Jauntly to provide a Walking Tube Map on mobile devices, making it more convenient to incorporate walking into daily travels.
Traveling by car, whether it be in a personal vehicle or using services like London cabs or Uber, is a common way to complete journeys. However, it is predicted that roads will be more crowded than usual, and individuals have been advised to budget extra time for their travels.
The source is from independent.co.uk
