A second day of strike action is due to go ahead on Thursday, plunging the city into another day of travel and commuter chaos.
A London transport boss has dashed hopes that the RMT union will call off the planned action, saying that it had been made clear in talks that the strikes would continue.
Nick Dent, director of customer operations at Transport for London, said: “We are available for talks. We’d talk today, or we’d talk tomorrow, but they made clear, unfortunately, that both of these days will be going ahead this week.”
London Underground lines like Circle and Waterloo & City lines are fully suspended, while the District, Hammersmith & City, Northern and Victoria lines are experiencing severe delays, according to the TfL website. Parts of the Bakerloo, Central, Metropolitan and Piccadilly lines are also suspended. The Jubilee line is running with minor delays.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) began a walkout after midnight on Tuesday and will do so again on Thursday, threatening huge disruption to travel in the capital.
The industrial action is in response to issues including a new four-day week, which the union has said its members do not agree with.
The drivers’ union Aslef has accepted the new arrangements.
Lioness Overground line facing severe delays
The Lioness Overground line is currently experiencing severe delays and is partially suspended between Watford Junction and Willesden Junction.
This is not due to the ongoing strike action, but due to a faulty train at South Kenton.
The Lioness line runs across north London from Euston through Wembley and Harrow.
Holly Evans2 June 2026 13:10
In pictures: Queues and chaos as commuters turn to buses and taxis
Holly Evans2 June 2026 12:45
When will normal service resume?
Transport for London (TfL) warned passengers that during the strike action, no service is expected on the Circle line, Piccadilly line, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.
Services are expected across all other Tube lines on both days, but there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary across the London Underground network.
On both days, there will be limited service before 6.30am and customers were advised to complete their journeys by 9pm.
Normal service is expected on Wednesday and Friday.
Holly Evans2 June 2026 12:20
Second Tube strike to take place on Thursday
A second London Underground is likely to cause wreak further havoc on the city’s transport system on Thursday.
Despite last-minute talks with TfL, members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are still pressing ahead with the planned walkout.
Nick Dent, Director of Customer Operations on the London Underground for Transport for London, told BBC Radio London there was little chance of averting the second strike action.
He said: “Unfortunately, not this week. We did ask yesterday. We were in talks at Acas.
“We asked them to suspend both strike days this week to allow further talks to take place.
“We did agree together that talks would continue next week, but unfortunately, the RMT made clear to us yesterday they had made the decision to go ahead with both days this week.
“We are available for talks. We’d talk today, or we’d talk tomorrow, but they made clear, unfortunately, that both of these days will be going ahead this week.”
Holly Evans2 June 2026 11:55
Jubilee line operating good service
In one piece of good news for London’s commuters, the Jubilee line is currently operating a good service, with no issues reported.
This will be a relief for workers travelling to and from Canary Wharf, as well as those visiting the tourist hotspots of Westminster, Bond Street and London Bridge.
Aside from the Mildmay line, all other London Overground services and the DLR are also operating a good service.
Holly Evans2 June 2026 11:22
In pictures: Tube strikes affect commuters across the city
Holly Evans2 June 2026 11:03
NHS trust says it will be ‘flexible’ with appointments due to strike action
One of London’s largest NHS trusts, which operates five large hospitals, has warned patients to check their transport routes and to inform them if they are delayed.
Barts NHS Health Trust operates Mile End Hospital, Newham Hospital, The Royal London Hospital, st Bartholomew’s Hospital and Whipps Cross Hospital.
They said:”We will be flexible with appointment timings, allowing for the fact that you may be delayed on route. Please note that you may then experience a wait if you do arrive later than your specified appointment time.
“If you are delayed on your way to your appointment, please contact the team to let them know.
“Our hospitals will remain open during the upcoming transport strikes. Please plan ahead to allow extra time when attending your hospital appointments.”
Holly Evans2 June 2026 10:36
Do you support the Tube strikes?
Tube strikes are under way across London today, causing disruption for thousands of commuters.
Do you support the industrial action, or do you think the strikes are unjustified?
Holly Evans2 June 2026 10:10
Elizabeth line hit by severe delays
The Elizabeth line is the latest to be hit by severe delays, causing further misery to commuters.
Yet instead of being affected by strike action, the purple Lizzie lines has been hit with a points failure at Slough.
This has resulted in severe delays between Paddington, Reading, and Heathrow Terminals 4&5.
Good service remains on the rest of the line.
Holly Evans2 June 2026 09:57
What is the current status of Tube lines?
As of 9:45am, a number of Tube lines are currently suspended or partially suspended.
The Bakerloo line is facing severe delays between Queen’s Park and Elephant and Castle, and is part suspended to Harrow and Wealdstone.
The Central line is partially suspended between Liverpool Street and White City, with delays across the rest of the line.
The Circle line and the Waterloo and City lines are completely suspended.
Severe delays are currently on the District, Hammersmith & City, the Piccadilly and the Victoria lines.
The Northern and Metropolitan lines are experiencing minor delays.
Holly Evans2 June 2026 09:44
