RMT announces eight 24-hour tube strikes from November to February

Time Out London reports that the RMT union has announced eight 24-hour walk-outs on the London Underground between November 2026 and February 2027, including two in the run-up to Christmas. Each strike starts at midday and ends at midday the following day, so it affects an afternoon and a morning commute. The start dates are November 26, December 17 and 19, January 4 and 6, and February 17, 23 and 25. The current period of industrial action is set to end on February 26 2027, though more strikes could follow if no agreement is reached.

The RMT says the action is over plans for a so-called voluntary four-day working week alongside a new Trains Modernisation Framework. It argues drivers would lose hard-won protections, face more time driving trains, earlier starts and later finishes, and could be displaced from their depots. It also fears the plans pave the way for hundreds of job cuts. General secretary Eddie Dempsey said the union is not opposed to a genuine four-day week. ASLEF's Finn Brennan said the scheme would give drivers 35 extra days off a year and called the strike a strange choice. ASLEF has not announced any strikes.

During major walk-outs the whole tube network can be affected. The guide suggests using buses, National Rail services and e-bike hire. The Elizabeth line, Overground and DLR are still running, though the Elizabeth line is usually much busier. For airports, it points to the Elizabeth line, Heathrow Express, coaches, taxis or driving. No Overground strikes are currently planned.