As the pipe strike began in London, travelers travel with misfortune.
Since Sunday, September 7, various groups of RMT members are walking every day on the pipeline with the aim of stopping operations. In this period, each underground line is affected.
Talks to prevent industrial action on Wednesday (September 3) with London (TFL) said the negotiations with “no resolution” ended. No other meetings between the union and the TFL are scheduled.
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When is the September pipe strike and what lines will it affect?
Every underground line is disrupted from Sunday September 7 to Friday 12 September. DLR will be closed on 9 and 11.
Bus, London Overground and Elizabeth Line, plus national rail services in the capital, almost typically continue – but they are much crowded than usual.
Some rail companies that use TFL staff stations will not be able to provide complete services. Thameslink cannot serve Farringdon before 7.30 am from Monday to Thursday and after 10:30 pm on Monday and Wednesday.
The Big Network Branch, from Finasburist Park to Morgit, will face time limitations.
September Tube Strike Table
September 5th Friday: Ruislip Operational Control Managers go out at 6pm, although the minimum disorder is expected.
Saturday 6 September: The minimum disorder continues.
Sunday 7 September: The Bakerloo line is closed all day “due to acting on strike.” Disruption spreads throughout the day under London. All trips should be done by 6pm.
Monday 8 September: Do not assume any service in underground lines. In the past strikes, some weird lines have worked on the line, but not in the central region.
Tuesday 9 September: There is no service on underground or DLR.
Wednesday 10 September: There is no service in the underground lines.
Thursday September 11: There is no service on underground or DLR.
Friday 12th September: ““Some bus services in the west, northwestern and southwestern London may be affected by separate measures on Friday 12 to Sunday, September 14,” the organization says.
Complete List of Pipeline Lines affected by September strike
- Baklu
- Central
- Circle
- Area
- Hammersmith & City
- Front
- Metropolitis
- North
- Pacadley
- Victoria
- Waterloo and the city
How to go to London during a pipe strike
Overground, Elizabeth Line, Buses, TRAMS and National Railway Services typically continue to operate because their employees are covered by various agreements.
DLR will work normally except 9 and 9/11.
Program trips are already available as services, probably crowded than usual. Planned engineering work at the ground level may also lead to delay, while some alizabeth lines and underground lands can have limited access if their employees are selected.
TFL recommends walking or cycling if possible. For more advice on strike anti -strikes, visit the TFL website.
How to reach London Airports during a pipe strike
Hitro
The Piccadilly line will be out of operation during the pipe strike, so travelers are advised to use the Elizabeth line to reach Heathro. On the other hand, Heathrow Express from Paddington runs. National Express also runs airport coaches.
Gatwick
The Sussex Airport is accessible through the Gatwick Express and South Trains run by the London Victoria Station. Thameslink trains also run from Blackfriars, Farringdon and ST Pancras. (Thameslink cannot call Farringdon before 7.30 am from Monday to Thursday and after 10.30 pm Monday and Wednesday).
These key stations may be harder as a result of access strike – as the lines of Circle, District, Hammersmith & City, Victoria, Northern, Piccadilly and Metropolitan are not run. However, the buses are in operation. National Express also runs coaches from all over the capital to Gatwick.
Stand
The StanSted Express train runs from Liverpool Street and Tottenham Hill to the airport. Liverpool Street is located in Elizabeth, while Tottenham Hill can be obtained in national rail services or buses.
City of London
DLR, the main public transport used by London City travelers, will be affected by these strikes on 9 and 11. The recommended approach in Elizabeth is a custom home and then a short bus (473 or 300) will go to the airport. 129 (Newham to Woolwich) and 474 (Canning Town to Manor Park) also serve at the airport.
Luton
Thameslink trains from central London offers the most rail departure to Luton Airport Park, as Dart Monorail goes to the airport terminal. London Express Airport also runs from London International Pancress. National Express coaches are run from the Victoria and Padding Coach Station.
What did the RMT and TFL Union say about the September pipe strike?
The RMT Union said the London Underground Chiefs (LU) “have refused to become seriously involved with the union’s demands for wages, fatigue management, severe change patterns and work week reduction.”
The union said the members of RMT “voted too much to go on strike.”
“Our members are doing a fantastic job to make our capital moving and the patterns of shifts hard to ensure that the Londons reach their destination round the clock,” said RMT.
“Fatigue and the rotations of the severe change are serious issues that affect our members’ health and well -being – all of which have not been sufficiently considered by LU management for years.”
In response, Claire Man, CEO of TFL, said: “We call on RMT to suspend this action, make its fair and affordable offer to our members, and continue discussing with us,” he said.
“We are open to discuss every part of our proposal and are committed to ensuring that our colleagues are treated fairly. We welcome the interaction of all our unions on fatigue management across the network, but the 35 -hour work week reduction is neither practical nor affordable,” he said.
How much do pipe drivers do and what hours do they work?
In November 2024 TFL said: “Current fixed salaries for a full -time driver is £ 68,096.”
The current change pattern consists of about 36 hours of work, with an average of seven hours and 12 minutes a day plus a 30 -minute meal rest. One hour a week is typically a “bank” that is used later.
The shifts start at 4.30 am and end up late at 2am, while the night tube drivers work from 11:00 to 7 am.
Drivers receive at least 29 days of annual leave plus public holidays. They also receive a free trip for themselves and a nominee or family member on the TFL network and discounts on Eurostar trains.
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