Is Tube strike Cancelled?

The RMT said that it is suspending the tube strike following further progress in ACAS talks today. General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “Following further progress in ACAS talks today our Executive has decided that there are sufficient grounds to suspend next week’s tube strike action.”

Why are tube drivers going on strike?

The strikes are in protest at plans to scrap the pay grade of Night Tube drivers. “Our drivers have been vital in keeping the Tube running during the pandemic, ensuring that key workers could move around the city during the lockdowns and helping fuel London’s recovery in more recent weeks.

Are London tubes running?

Yes, the London Undergound is still running, but with a restricted service. Forty Underground stations that do not sit on intersections of tube lines have already been closed, reducing the service offered, and the Waterloo and City line, primarily used by commuters, has been closed.

How much do Tube drivers earn?

The average base pay of a Tube driver is £55,011 while night tube drivers earn around half of that as their position is part time. During training, which lasts 12-16 weeks, trainee drivers earn £32,375 during their training,.

Is there a tube strike in London next week?

At the moment, there are no other confirmed Tube strikes. Negotiations are continuing between RMT and Transport for London.

Is there a Tube strike in London next week?

Does Northern Line run all night?

Five Tube lines run a 24-hour service on Fridays and Saturdays: Victoria, Central, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines.

Why are Tube drivers paid so much?

“Just over three per cent of drivers earned total remuneration over this, largely because they are highly skilled test drivers and instructors who have additional responsibilities to train drivers in the safe operation of trains using new, advanced signalling systems.

Is Tube strike Cancelled? The RMT said that it is suspending the tube strike following further progress in ACAS talks today. General Secretary Mick Lynch said: “Following further progress in ACAS talks today our Executive has decided that there are sufficient grounds to suspend next week’s tube strike action.” Why are tube drivers going on…