It’s that time of the year. One of the standout days on the London calendar - the London Marathon - upon us. With more than 59,000 runners expected at the start line in Greenwich on Sunday — after a ...

08:30, Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Updated: 08:30, Fri, Apr 24, 2026 Londoners will face another day of disruption as a second 24-hour tube strike starts from midday on Thursday (April 23). London commuters and ...

The journey to the airport is stressful enough on a good day. The obligatory panic questions – What if I left the stove on? Did I remember to double lock the back door? Have I got my passport? – go ...

RMT union drivers continue strike action against London Underground plans for a voluntary four-day week Commuters in London face another two days of disruption as a second 24-hour tube strike starts ...

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Multiple lines are experiencing disruption this week as Tube strikes affect London. The industrial action started on Tuesday at midday, as RMT train drivers accused Transport for London (TfL) of ...

UPDATE: May and June’s planned strikes have now been cancelled, The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT), who were striking, have since said. See here for more details, ...

Plus a look at which lines are running and options for alternative travel LONDON commuters are in the midst of 12 days of industrial action with Underground drivers on strike. The Rail, Maritime and ...

Tube strikes take place throughout this week. Image: CGP Grey from London, United Kingdom via CC BY 2.0 At lunchtime today (21 April) a 24-hour Tube strike begins, followed by a second 24-hour strike ...

If you're heading to the capital next week to run – or cheer at – the London Marathon (taking place on Sunday 26 April), you'll need to plan your journeys a little more carefully as Transport for ...

Heavy disruption is hitting the Tube again today as train drivers go on strike over changes to their working conditions. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walked out for one ...

RMT has called action in two 24-hour tranches this week over opposition to four-day working pattern A strike by London Underground drivers will severely disrupt transport in the capital over the next ...