Notifications can be managed in browser preferences.Jump to contentIndependentSwipe for next articleIndependent Bulletin homepageDownload our appAllNewsSportCultureLifestyleAlan JonesSaturday 18 April 2026 10:38 BSTRelated: Commuters battle against tube strikes in London in 2022London Underground drivers who are members of the RMT union are scheduled to strike for 24 hours on two separate days next week.The industrial action will begin from midday on Tuesday 21 April and again on Thursday 23 April.The RMT union accuses Transport for London (TfL) of attempting to impose a new four-day working week, while TfL says the changes would be voluntary with no reduction in contractual hours.TfL's chief operating officer, Claire Mann, said that the proposals aim to offer train operators an additional day off, improve reliability, and align London Underground with other train operating companies.Passengers are advised to check services before travelling, with TfL warning that disruption will extend into the afternoons and evenings after strikes finish.In fullTube strikes: Londoners warned to brace for travel disruption as drivers confirm walkoutThank you for registeringPlease refresh the page or navigate to another page on the site to be automatically logged inPlease refresh your browser to be logged in