Tube and train strikes set to cause disruption

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Image above: Library picture of a tube station shuttered during a previous Tube strike

Long-running dispute continues to disrupt services into first week of October

Thousands of London Underground workers and train drivers are going on strike during October – with an overtime ban beginning from Monday 2 October and mass disruption expected from Wednesday 4 October.

RMT (Rail, Maritime and Transport union) and ASLEF (The Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen) members are striking in an ongoing dispute over pay and conditions. There are strikes affect both Tube and National Rail services.

ASLEF represents drivers, whereas the RMT represents workers from many different sectors of the rail industry – including station staff and guards.

Tube services will be “severely affected” or not run at all on Wednesday 4 October and Friday 6 October. There will also be no night tube on Friday 6 October.

There will be disruption before 8am the day after strikes on Thursday 5 October and Saturday 7 October.

The Elizabeth Line and London Overground services are not affected.

Industrial action on London Underground

  • Monday 2 October: Train driver overtime ban likely to reduce services
  • Tuesday 3 October: Train driver overtime ban likely to reduce services
  • Wednesday 4 October: Train driver strike and overtime ban to cancel or reduce services. London Underground strike affecting whole network
  • Thursday 5 October: Knock-on effect of strikes to affect early morning services. Train driver overtime ban likely to reduce services
  • Friday 6 October: London Underground strike affecting whole network. Train driver overtime ban likely to reduce services
  • Saturday 7 October: Knock-on effect of strikes to affect early morning services

Table of rail companies and specific action on Wednesday 4 October

Rail companies will also be affected by strike action on Wednesday 4 October. Train companies recommend checking details of your journey online before travelling.

  • Avanti West Coast: No services.
  • C2C: No service.
  • Chiltern Railways: No service.
  • CrossCountry: No service.
  • East Midlands Railway: No service.
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway): Limited Southern shuttle service; amended timetable with fewer services; no non-stop Gatwick Express.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR): Reduced and revised timetable; likely short-notice alterations or cancellations.
  • Greater Anglia & Stansted Express: Reduced service; check for plans on affected dates.
  • Heathrow Express: Fewer trains with adjusted hours; normal service during overtime bans.
  • LNER: Extremely limited timetable; minor alterations on surrounding days.
  • London Northwestern Railway: No service; buses on certain routes; impact viewable on journey planners.
  • Northern: No service, no rail replacement; short-notice alterations or cancellations on overtime ban days.
  • Southwestern Railway: Extremely limited service; reduced service; no Island Line.
  • Southeastern: No service; full service expected during overtime bans.
  • TransPennine Express: No service; normal timetable during overtime ban, potential disruptions.
  • West Midlands Railway: No service; reduced services on specific routes; potential changes.

During Overtime Ban Periods:

  • Avanti West Coast: Normal timetable, check for route-specific impact.
  • C2C: Reduced peak time and off-peak service.
  • Chiltern Railways: Amended timetable, check details.
  • CrossCountry: Some services amended, view list for details.
  • East Midlands Railway: Journey planners updated for overtime ban days.
  • GTR (Govia Thameslink Railway): Amended timetable with fewer services; no non-stop Gatwick Express.
  • Great Western Railway (GWR): Likely short-notice alterations or cancellations.
  • Greater Anglia & Stansted Express: Check for plans on affected dates.
  • Heathrow Express: Normal service during overtime bans.
  • LNER: Minor alterations on surrounding days.
  • London Northwestern Railway: Buses on certain routes, impact viewable on journey planners.
  • Northern: Short-notice alterations or cancellations on overtime ban days.
  • Southwestern Railway: Reduced service.
  • Southeastern: Full service expected during overtime bans.
  • TransPennine Express: Normal timetable during overtime ban, potential disruptions.
  • West Midlands Railway: Reduced services on specific routes, potential changes.

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