Two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers next week have been called off after progress in talks to try to resolve a dispute over working hours, the RMT union has announced.
However further walkouts called for April and May remain on.
The Labour mayor of London Sadiq Khan described it as “positive news for Londoners, businesses and visitors.”
He added: “I’m glad talks have been constructive and both sides continue to work towards a resolution.”
But the RMT said the dispute was “far from over”, although London Underground management had taken “steps in the right direction”.
Further talks are planned in the coming days and weeks to try to reach a negotiated settlement.
The RMT has said its members are taking action because transport bosses are pushing ahead with plans to compress a normal working week into four days, despite the proposals being rejected by a majority of train operators.
The union says its members have a number of concerns including about shift lengths and the potential impact on tiredness and safety.
Members of the union had been set to walk out at midday on 24 and 26 March.
Other planned strikes are still set for 21 and 23 April, as well as 19 and 21 May.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Through our show of industrial strength and unity, we have forced management into a position where they are now willing to seriously engage with the issues our members want addressing.
“Further talks will take place and the dispute remains live.”
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