September Tube Strikes: Everything You Need to Know
London commuters are bracing for major disruption as the RMT union confirmed seven days of strike action across the Underground network this September.
The walkouts, set to begin on Friday, September 5, will bring “severe disruption” across the capital, forcing many to find alternative routes to work.
Unless a last-minute deal is struck, this will be the first Tube strike of 2025.
When are the Tube strikes?
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Friday, Sept 5 – Thursday, Sept 11: Rolling strike action by RMT members.
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Sunday, Sept 7 – Thursday, Sept 11: TfL expects the entire Underground network to be “severely disrupted.”
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No Tube services before 8am on strike days.
Docklands Light Railway (DLR)
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No services on Tuesday, Sept 9 and Thursday, Sept 11 due to a separate pay dispute.
Depot Strikes
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Ruislip depot operational managers striking:
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6pm Friday, Sept 5 – 5.59pm Saturday, Sept 6
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Why are Tube staff striking?
The RMT says members are walking out over pay and conditions, citing:
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Failure to honour previous agreements
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Concerns over fatigue management and extreme shift patterns
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A demand for a shorter working week
Union leaders accuse management of taking a “dismissive approach”, fuelling distrust among workers. The DLR dispute centres on the same issues.
Which services are running?
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Elizabeth Line, London Overground, and trams will operate as normal.
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However, TfL warns these will be “extremely busy” as commuters look for alternatives.
Could the strikes be called off?
It’s possible. In the past year, several walkouts were cancelled at the last minute after improved pay offers. Both the RMT and Aslef have previously suspended strike action under similar circumstances.
Tip for commuters: Plan ahead, allow extra travel time, and consider walking or cycling for shorter journeys.
