The short answer? Yes, and possibly no, depending on what you read. It’s a classic London saga: unions arguing, TfL apologising, and us commuters paying the price in shoe leather. As of right now, the big news is about RMT union members on the London Underground.
They’re staging a walkout over pay, jobs, and conditions—the usual soap opera. The good news? It’s mostly overtime bans and specific days, not a full “shut the whole thing down” situation. You might just suffer from minor grumbles instead of total chaos.
Specific Dates to Mark in Red Pen
This week, look out for Tuesday and Thursday as the main pain points. The RMT has called for strike action on those days, starting from midnight and running through to the end of the service.
But here’s the kicker: no one knows exactly how many trains will run. It’s like a lottery, but the prize is either a sardine-packed carriage or a £20 Uber. Expect severe delays on the Central, Jubilee, and Piccadilly lines in particular.
If you work a 9-to-5, you’re in the danger zone. The mornings will be a scrum, and the evenings will be a slow crawl home. Wear comfortable shoes—your fancy loafers are not your friends today.
