Rail and Tube strikes: Full list of dates and lines affected as Underground and train drivers walk out

In April and May, tube services will experience disruptions as the drivers plan to conduct two 24-hour strikes.

Train drivers belonging to ASLEF, a union that serves as the voice for the majority of train drivers in the UK, will go on strike in London's Underground network due to disagreements over compensation and job-related settings.

The date of the planned strike has been set.

There are also ongoing railway strikes happening.

ASLEF, the union representing drivers at 16 rail companies, has declared that there will be further protest action underway including a set of new strikes, as well as a six-day ban on overtime work.

These two strikes are a result of an ongoing argument.

There will be disruptions in train service due to a rail strike which has been scheduled for the following days:

Protests are going to make an impact on the operations of Avanti West Coast, East Midlands Railway, West Midlands Trains, and CrossCountry.

Industrial actions are set to impact the services of Chiltern, GWR, LNER, Northern, and TransPennine Trains.

Walkouts are going to have an impact on the services of several train operators such as Greater Anglia, c2c, GTR Great Northern Thameslink, Southeastern, Southern/Gatwick Express, South Western Railway main line and depot drivers, and SWR Island Line.

The people who belong to the organization have also decided that they will not perform any duties on their scheduled time off days, starting from Thursday 4th up to Saturday 6th of April, and again from Monday 8th until Tuesday 9th of April.

What is the reason for the ongoing strikes?

According to a statement made by Finn Brennan, who is the London Underground's full-time organiser for ASLEF, Tube train drivers who belong to the union will be engaged in a strike during the months of April and May. This strike is part of a dispute that has been ongoing for quite some time now, and it has arisen because London Underground has failed to provide assurances that changes made to the terms and conditions of ASLEF members will not be implemented without agreement and that all present agreements will be followed.

Although London Underground management had previously promised to cancel their plans for significant alterations to the working conditions of drivers, they have now created a team of full-time managers dedicated to implementing these plans.

The company is advocating for drivers to extend their work hours and remain in the driver's seat for an additional 25%, while discarding all present work arrangements in the pursuit of "flexibility and efficiency."

Most individuals comprehend the true intentions behind these commonly used phrases in management. Essentially, it's a tactic to encourage individuals to exert more effort and time while receiving lesser compensation.

The leaders have not kept their promises in terms of ensuring safety in the cabs for the drivers, having enough police officers during Night Tube, and providing sufficient training."

"Our group does not trust the information given by LU management. ASLEF is willing to negotiate, but we need to observe concrete actions from the management rather than unfulfilled commitments."

TfL released a statement that they have been engaged in lengthy discussions with their trade union associates to enhance the procedures and systems on London Underground. The aim is to provide a better service for both employees and customers.

"We do not intend to enforce these modifications and have assured that no one will be laid off due to these changes. We have collaborated with our unions to prove that we will not implement any changes that could potentially jeopardize our unwavering dedication to ensuring safety throughout the Tube network."

We plead with ASLEF to keep talking with us to avoid causing trouble for people in London.

Mick Whelan, the general secretary of ASLEF, commented on the rail strikes saying that they had to renew their mandates for industrial action every six months due to the strict anti-union laws implemented by the Tories. He stated that they urged the train companies and the government to engage in constructive discussions and negotiate a new pay agreement for the train drivers who haven't received a raise since 2019.

Once again, our members gave an overwhelmingly positive vote in favor of going on strike.

A representative from the Rail Delivery Group stated that nobody benefits when protests affect people's daily lives and income. They are making an effort to reduce any inconvenience caused to their passengers.

Our goal is to settle this conflict; however, it is crucial for the ASLEF leaders to acknowledge that citizens who are struggling financially are still providing an additional £54 million per week to maintain the operations of transportation services after the COVID-19 pandemic.

"We are still trying to come to an understanding with the leaders of ASLEF and are willing to discuss and negotiate to resolve this conflict."