Commuters had to battle home in the evening rush hour amid an almost complete shutdown of the London network due to the Tube strike.
Only the Piccadilly line, which is partially suspended, was running any services at all, while the the DLR was also suspended. Allthe other lines remained suspended through the evening.
Thursday is the last of five consecutive days of RMT walkouts in the union’s dispute with TfL over pay and working hours, which have crippled services and brought travel chaos to the capital.
But further disruption is expected on the Tube on Friday morning before services get back to normal.
It emerged on Thursday that Transport for London has invited the RMT to peace talks next week in a new bid to solve the dispute that the Tube strike.
Follow the latest updates below.
Key Points
- TfL offers RMT olive branch with peace talks next week in bid to resolve staff fatigue concerns
- Watch: 'Strikes are ultimately a sign of failure' says Sir Sadiq Khan as he repeats calls for RMT and TfL to get around the negotiating table
- Live map shows Tube train desert through central London on final day of RMT strike
Coverage has ended
Thursday 11 September 2025 21:57 , Megan HoweThat’s it from us — our coverage of the tube strikes has come to an end as normal service is due to resume tomorrow.
Thanks for sticking with us for all of the travel updates.
Planned bus strike largely called off for this weekend
Thursday 11 September 2025 20:21 , Megan HoweA planned bus workers’ strike that was expected to disrupt a number of routes across the capital over the weekend has been largely called off, Unite the union has said.
The strike action would have come just after Londoners endured major disruption on the Underground, forcing many to turn to cycling, driving, or even walking to commute to work.
Drivers, engineers and controllers on about 60 routes in northwest and southwest London were due to strike this weekend, following a dispute over pay and conditions.
The strike was expected to take place from 5am on Friday to the evening on Sunday.
What is the outlook for tomorrow?
Thursday 11 September 2025 18:23 , Megan HoweThere will be a reduced service on all London Underground lines on Friday, September 12.
The Tube will open late at 8am.
A normal service is expected to resume by midday tomorrow.
Disruption between Redhill and East Croydon
Thursday 11 September 2025 18:07 , Megan HoweSouthern services between Reigate and London Victoria are currently impacted by a points failure between Redhill and Purley.
Trains running between Redhill and East Croydon may be delayed or revised as a result.
Thameslink services between Horsham and Peterborough, between Three Bridges and Luton / Bedford, and also between Gatwick Airport and Bedford are affected.
Disruption is expected until 10pm.
Ride-hailing firm reports 110% increase in trips to hospitals during strike
Thursday 11 September 2025 18:04 , Megan HoweRide-hailing company bolt has reported a 110% increase in trips to hospitals during the Tube strike in London compared to the week prior, as people seek alternative modes of transport to get to and from appointments.
The biggest surges were reported at Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital (118% increase), Royal London Hospital (100%) and St Mary’s Hospital (100%).
Good service on all overground lines, TfL says
Thursday 11 September 2025 17:01 , Megan HoweThere is good service on all overground lines including the Elizabeth line this evening, although stations are set to be busy again due to the strike action.
What is the latest?
Thursday 11 September 2025 17:00 , Megan HoweWith rush hour about to begin, here is the service status for each Underground line.
- Bakerloo - Suspended
- Central - Suspended
- Circle - Suspended
- District - Suspended
- DLR - Suspended
- Hammersmith & City - Suspended
- Jubilee - Suspended
- Metropolitan - Suspended
- Northern - Suspended
- Piccadilly - Part suspended - Minor delays between Acton Town and South Harrow
- Victoria - Suspended
- Waterloo & City - Suspended
Tree blocking the railway at Lee, South East London
Thursday 11 September 2025 16:26 , Megan HoweDue to a train on the line at Lee, South East London, trains cannot currently go London-bound on the Sidcup line until further notice, Southeastern rail has said.
⚠ NEW: Because of a tree on the line at #Lee, trains cannot currently go London-bound on the Sidcup line until further notice.
— Southeastern (@Se_Railway) September 11, 2025
👷♂️ Response staff are en route to remove from the track
ℹ More info to follow
'Surge in e-bike use risks making a bad situation even worse for people with sight loss'
Thursday 11 September 2025 15:59 , Megan HoweWith London seeing a huge increase in the number of commuters biking to work this week, the UK’s leading sight loss charity has raised concerns about the impact on the visually impaired.
Shared bikes can obstruct footpaths and pathways causing difficulties for people with a vision impairment, Chris Theobald from Guide Dogs UK says.
People with sight loss cannot always see if they can safely squeeze past, and often the alternative is to step into the road around it, which is an extremely unsafe option that exposes them to oncoming traffic.
“The surge in e-bike and scooter use during strike week risks making a bad situation even worse for people with sight loss,” Chris said.
“These vehicles are often left strewn across pavements at the best of times, but with so many new riders taking to the streets, we don’t want to see the situation get worse, especially as many people with a vision impairment will have few other options but to travel on foot.
“The rental firms admit use has spiked, yet their measures - like geo-fenced parking and retrieval teams - are not up to the job. Without stronger rules and enforcement, this free-for-all will continue to put blind and partially sighted people in danger.
“The Government has recently published plans to licence and control these rental schemes. The situation on the streets of many cities shows how desperately these powers are needed. We also urge riders to be considerate where they park to help keep our pavements clear and accessible for everyone.”
Pedestrians and cyclists could be caught in rush hour showers
Thursday 11 September 2025 15:38 , Jacob PhillipsPedestrians and cyclists have been caught out in the rain as they leave the office ahead of rush hour.
The Met Office has warned of a 70% chance of rain at 4pm, although it has predicted the sun could come out later in the evening.
Dramatic downpours hit the city at around 3pm with almost vertical rainfall in some places.
Staggering drop in table bookings during strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 15:27 , Bill BowkettThere has been a staggering drop in bookings for venues across London during the Tube strikes, according to figures shared with The Standard.
By analysing booking data from Monday to Thursday, Access Hospitality were able to reveal that bookings for the the capital’s hospitality industry dropped by 67 per cent compared to the previous week.
Meanwhile, walk-ins have plummeted by 68 per cent throughout the RMT’s week-long industrial action.
And more customers are cancelling their tables as a result of the disruption, with the bars and restaurants seeing a 54 per cent decrease in no-shows compared to the previous week.
Leighanne Bent, of Access Hospitality, said: “The data paints a clear picture: when London’s transport network grinds to a halt, so does its social scene.”
Access Hospitality reviewed DesignMyNight and Access Collins data using Google Trends between September 1-7 and 8-11 to discover how much reservations were impacted.
TfL hopes to resolve staff fatigue concerns
Thursday 11 September 2025 15:08 , Jacob PhillipsTfL’s lead negotiator Nick Dent has written to his opposite number at the RMT, Jared Wood, on Thursday afternoon, saying the walkout - which is due to end at midnight on Thursday - had been in “no-one interests”.
Mr Dent said that TfL “remain committed to finding a resolution to the dispute” and invited the Tube’s biggest union the chance to take part in talks next Wednesday, September 17.
This is the first sign of an olive branch since TfL ended negotiations with the RMT eight days ago - which effectively paved the way for the first strike to shut the London Underground in two years.
You can read more about what the peace talks may look like in the story below.
Tube strike breakthrough? TfL offers RMT peace talks next week
TfL offers olive branch to RMT
Thursday 11 September 2025 14:49 , Jacob PhillipsTransport for London has offered peace talks to the RMT and says it is willing to "discuss the issue of fatigue management" next Wednesday, writes our Transport Editor Ross Lydall.
The RMT's aim of reducing the 35-hour working week is the underlying reason for the strike, now in its fifth and final day.
The RMT’s general secretary Eddie Dempsey had previously described how there had been a “total collapse in industrial relations” between the union and TfL.
The RMT and TfL are understood to have not got around the negotiating table during the Tube strikes.
'Tube strike? I’ll get the horses!'
Thursday 11 September 2025 14:17 , Bill BowkettTube strike? I’ll get the horses! pic.twitter.com/feJbhzgGux
— Louis (@Batovrang) September 11, 2025
London stocks edging higher despite Tube strike
Thursday 11 September 2025 14:13 , Bill BowkettLondon stocks are edging higher despite the Tube strike. The FTSE 100 is up 34 points to 9,269.
How are Tube strikes affecting you?
Thursday 11 September 2025 14:04 , Bill BowkettYou can tell us how the RMT's walkout has affected your journey by emailing bill.bowkett@standard.co.uk.
Tories: Chancellor 'real villain' of Tube strike
Thursday 11 September 2025 13:58 , Bill Bowkett
Chancellor Rachel Reeves is the “real villain” of the Tube strike, the Conservatives Party has claimed.
The Tory’s transport spokesman Richard Holden said that while London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan may be “useless”, Ms Reeves was the true enemy.
He told the Daily Express that the week-long walkout by the RMT was an example of “Labour Britain in miniature”, adding: 'We warned this would happen.
“We said the moment Labour showered the unions with billions, a 15 per cent no-strings handout, your money handed over with a bow, they'd be back for more.”
Mr Holden added: “Rachel 'Reeves has already dug a £50 billion black hole in the nation's finances and rising borrowing costs mean it is growing every day.
“We all know what comes next. Inevitably, we will see the fiscal price in higher taxes when Rachel Reeves comes crawling to taxpayers to fill the gap with higher taxes on families who are already squeezed to the pips. Strikes today, tax hikes tomorrow.”
Bus drivers ‘spat on, punched and forced to clean vomit’
Thursday 11 September 2025 13:49 , Bill BowkettA bus driver has revealed they have been spat on, punched and forced to clean up vomit during the Tube strikes
Single and double-deckers have been left to carry more commuters to work this week due to London’s Underground network shutting down, with reports of physical and verbal abuse.
One TfL staff member told Metro: “When I have told people the bus is too full, or the journey has been diverted, they have punched the protective screen or spat at me.
“The strikes are such an intense time for everyone, but we bear the brunt of it.”
E-bike misuse 'put blind people in increased danger'
Thursday 11 September 2025 13:42 , Bill BowkettChris Theobald, Senior Policy, Public Affairs & Campaigns Manager at Guide Dogs, said: “The surge in e-bike and scooter use during strike week risks making a bad situation even worse for people with sight loss.
“These vehicles are often left strewn across pavements at the best of times, but with so many new riders taking to the streets, we don’t want to see the situation get worse, especially as many people with a vision impairment will have few other options but to travel on foot.
“The rental firms admit use has spiked, yet their measures, like geo-fenced parking and retrieval teams,are not up to the job. Without stronger rules and enforcement, this free-for-all will continue to put blind and partially sighted people in danger.
“The Government has recently published plans to licence and control these rental schemes. The situation on the streets of many cities shows how desperately these powers are needed. We also urge riders to be considerate where they park to help keep our pavements clear and accessible for everyone.”
No Great Northern trains at Old Street
Thursday 11 September 2025 13:37 , Bill BowkettNo Great Northern trains are calling at Old Street for the remainder of today as the station is closed due to the Tube strikes.
For journeys to and from Welwyn Garden City, Hertford North and Stevenage, please head to Moorgate instead, which is an approximate 10-15 minute short distance away.
RMT leader pushes for better working conditions for members
Thursday 11 September 2025 13:25 , Jacob PhillipsRMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey has pointed towards a study commissioned by the union working with the University of Greenwich which shows that working shift work on the London Underground can take 10 years off its members’ lives.
“They are getting into ill health before they are getting into retirement,” he told the BBC.
“All we want is our people to have a standard of life that includes at least a good standard of health as they get to the end of their working life and head towards retirement. That is not unreasonable to ask.”
RMT leader 'waiting for formal invitation' to get around the negotiating table
Thursday 11 September 2025 13:11 , Jacob PhillipsRMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey has said he is just waiting for the invitation to get around the negotiating table with Transport for London again.
Speaking on the BBC’s Politics Live show, Mr Dempsey explained that the “sticking point” in the dispute between the RMT and the London Underground has been working conditions and the fatigue that staff experience.
He added that the union had been speaking with TfL about working conditions for a number of years.
The union leader said he knew how frustrating the strikes have been for Londoners and that the RMT’s members “love the city and love to keep it moving”.
Mr Dempsey said he was pleased to finally see Sir Sadiq Khan tells TfL to meet with the union and that there had been a “helpful statement” from Downing Street encouraging people to get around the negotiating table.
“I am now waiting for a formal invitation,” Mr Dempsey said. “Once that’s received, we will be going straight back to talks and seeking to find a resolution to this dispute so we can get London moving again.”
RMT call on Sir Sadiq Khan to meet the union to find a resolution to strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 12:39 , Jacob PhillipsRMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey called on London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan on Wednesday to meet the union in a bid to find a resolution.
"Instead of going on social media, instead of the old tired clichés, telling trades unionists to get round the table, you're the mayor of London, you're the chair of Transport for London," he said.
"Stop going on social media, invite us to the meeting, let's have a discussion, because I want to know what is going on in London."
Prince Harry caught up in Tube strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 12:25 , Jacob PhillipsThe Duke of Sussex was one of the millions of people caught up in the Tube strikes on Wednesday evening.
Prince Harry was almost 40 minutes late to arrive at an Invictus Games reception in the City of London on Wednesday night.
Traffic has been very heavy in central London this week due to an ongoing Tube strike.
Harry appeared relaxed and upbeat at the reception, having shared a private tea with the King around an hour earlier.
It was the first time he had seen his father in 19 months.
Bolt records spike in hospital trips during Tube strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 12:18 , Jacob PhillipsLondoners’ use of taxi apps to take them to hospitals has spiked this week as Tube strikes paralysed public transport in the city, new data reveals.
Ride-hailing firm Bolt said the number of trips booked through the platform more than doubled on Monday to Wednesday.
Journeys to central London’s Guys and St Thomas’ Hospital spiked by 118% compared with the same period last week.
And trips to Royal London Hospital, which is home to one of the largest children’s hospitals in the UK, and St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington both doubled week-on-week.
Kimberly Hurd, Bolt’s senior general manager for the UK, said the data shows “how critical ride-hailing has become for people needing to access healthcare, especially when public transport is disrupted”.
The European transport app, which rivals Uber and offers services including rides and e-bikes, said it had seen a steady increase in people booking trips to hospitals over recent years.
'Good service on all Limes'
Thursday 11 September 2025 12:16 , Jacob PhillipsE-bike company Lime has put up tongue-in-cheek adverts around the city on the final day of the Tube strikes.
Signs taking inspiration from the Tube map have been put up in locations such as Waterloo, Brick Lane, Bethnal Green, Highbury and Deptford.
You can see one of the signs from Waterloo below.
Mayor faces critics at City Hall on final day of Tube strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 11:06 , Jacob PhillipsAttention has turned to City Hall on the fifth and final day of the Tube strikes as Sir Sadiq Khan took questions from his critics, explains our Transport Editor Ross Lydall.
The Mayor has been accused of bringing London to its knees by the City Hall Conservatives, who pressed Sir Sadiq on what he has done to resolve the dispute between the RMT and TfL.
Sir Sadiq’s critics have claimed he has been missing in action and not done enough in his role as Chairman of TfL to put an end to the strikes.
The Mayor took the position early on that he was not going to intervene in the strikes. He previously found an extra £30 million for the RMT for a pay boost last year.
But the feeling was that if he intervened again in the future, he would be asked to intervene all the time.
Critics have also suggested the reason Sir Sadiq intervened was because there was a mayoral election five months later.
The next election is not until 2028 and we don’t know at this stage whether Sir Sadiq plans to run again.
You can find out more about the dispute in the video below.
Further sections of the Tube network open up
Thursday 11 September 2025 10:30 , Jacob PhillipsThere are now trains running on three Tube lines - although only on certain sections.
Services on the Metropolitan Line are now running between six stops from Harrow-on-the-Hill and Baker Street, helping to whisk people into central London.
A longer section of the District Line has also opened in east London. An 18-stop stretch has opened between Upminster and Whitechapel, where passengers will be able to pick up the Elizabeth line and travel on into the city centre.
The Piccadilly Line is also running between Acton Town and South Harrow.
Transport for London has warned customers that some stations may still be closed.
'Strikes are ultimately a sign of failure' says Sir Sadiq Khan
Thursday 11 September 2025 10:17 , Jacob PhillipsSir Sadiq Khan has repeated his calls for the RMT union and Transport for London to get back around the negotiating table.
Speaking at the start of Mayor’s Question Time at the London Assembly, Sir Sadiq said he shared the frustrations of Londoners during the strikes, particularly those who are trying to get to hospital appointments.
Taking a question from Conservative assembly member Keith Prince, Sir Sadiq pointed out that TfL met with the RMT before the strikes and that TfL staff had been available at the weekend to speak further.
He added that he was confident talks would resume between TfL and the RMT after the strikes.
He said: “These strikes are bad for London, they are bad for those who can’t reach hospital appointments. They are bad for parents who can not drop their children off at school, they are bad for those who can’t get to their places of work because they haven’t got the luxury (I use the word luxury liberally) or are able to work from home.
“They are bad for our businesses and hospitality. That’s why it’s really important for the RMT and TfL to negotiate their differences rather than strike action. Strikes are ultimately a sign of failure.”
You can see how Sir Sadiq responded in the clip below.
Number of miles being cycled to work shoot up during Tube strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 10:07 , Jacob PhillipsLondoners have increasingly been cycling to work because of this week’s Tube strike, new data show.
New figures from employee benefits provider YuLife showed that cycling miles tracked across London have jumped by 32% this week, from 3,878 to 5,120 miles, as workers turn to their bikes to beat the chaos.
Sammy Rubin, chief executive of YuLife, said: “When strikes disrupt our routines, we’re reminded just how much control we do, or don’t have over our daily lives.
“What’s encouraging is that so many people are turning to movement as a way to cope. A 32% rise in cycling shows how willing Londoners are to take their wellbeing into their own hands when given the nudge.”
Live map shows Tube train desert through central London on final day of RMT strike
Thursday 11 September 2025 09:46 , Jacob PhillipsA map has revealed how central London has been turned into a virtual “train desert” on the final morning of the Tube strikes.
An interactive map on Transport for London’s (TfL) Go app shows just how few trains have been running through the city centre during five days of walkouts.
The usually colourful Tube map has been turned into a sea of grey, with only the Elizabeth line running through the West End.
You can read more about which areas of London have been hit hardest by the strikes in the story below.
Live map shows Tube train desert through central London on final day of RMT strike
Conservatives point figure at London Mayor over Tube strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 09:32 , Jacob PhillipsThe Conservatives have blamed the London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan for the Tube strikes and accused him of “sitting on his hands” during the industrial action.
The City Hall Conservatives transport spokesman Keith Prince told the Standard: “When he became Mayor, he was going to be the no strikes mayor. He has now had more strikes than the other two added together.
“He said he was going to roll up his sleeves. Well I think actually not only has he rolled up his sleeves and sat down with the unions but I think they have ripped the shirt off his back.”
The Tory assembly member added that Londoners were disappointed that the mayor had not stood up to unions during his first two terms, and accused him of “emptying City Hall’s wallet”.
Pressed on who was to blame for the strikes, Mr Prince replied: “Sadiq Khan because he didn’t act properly in his first two terms.
“Sadiq Khan because he sat on his hands and not doing anything this time.
“Sadiq Khan because he has brought Londoners to their knees.”
RMT Tube strike day FIVE: Ahead of Mayor’s question time, I asked @CityHallTories transport spokesman @KeithPrinceAM who he blamed pic.twitter.com/VRbxSn0nGP
— Ross Lydall (@RossLydall) September 11, 2025
DLR operator apologises to passengers as line is suspended
Thursday 11 September 2025 09:19 , Jacob PhillipsThe company that runs the Docklands Light Railway (DLR) has apologised to passengers for the disruption caused by strike action and has called for the RMT union to put its latest offer to members.
The entire DLR network is down on Thursday morning.
The managing director of KeolisAmey Docklands Richard Graham has said its disappointing that the strike went ahead despite effects to reach “a reasonable agreement”.
He said: “We remain committed to constructive dialogue and urge the union to put our latest pay offer to its members for a vote. It is a good and fair offer.
“We have also offered to provide assurances to the RMT on the job security of their members at KeolisAmey Docklands. The DLR is a growing and expanding network.
“We apologise to passengers for any disruption caused by this industrial action.
“We are doing all we can to minimise the impact and will continue to work with Transport for London to support customer journeys. We advise all customers to check before they travel.”
Sir Sadiq Khan expected to be grilled on Tube strikes at Mayor's Question Time
Thursday 11 September 2025 09:09 , Jacob PhillipsCanning Town, the closest Tube station to City Hall, remains shut on Thursday morning.
A sign at the station has warned that due to the strike action there is no DLR or underground services “until further notice”.
Londoners are instead being pointed towards buses, the Elizabeth line and Overground trains.
In just under an hour’s time London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan is expected to be grilled by assembly members on the Tube strikes as well as a variety of other topics, including police station counter closures, congestion in the city and how he is protecting migrant communities in London.
Maps show impact of Tube strikes in some of London's busiest areas
Thursday 11 September 2025 08:50 , Jacob PhillipsAn interactive map on Transport for London’s Go App has revealed the impact of the Tube strikes in some of the city’s busiest areas.
Trains are running on the Elizabeth line in the West End but all other stations in the area are shut.
It is the same story in Canary Wharf, where figures suggest footfall has dropped by around a third during the strikes.
Meanwhile, Thameslink services and the ‘Lizzy line’ are dropping workers in the City of London. Footfall is roughly down 21% in the area.
Piccadilly Line trains running for first time this week
Thursday 11 September 2025 08:12 , Jacob PhillipsA section of the Piccadilly Line has reopened for the first time during the Tube strikes.
The line is currently running on an eight stop stretch between Acton Town and South Harrow, although Transport for London (TfL) has warned that some stations may be closed.
Meanwhile, the remainder of the Tube network remains suspended.
Trains are still running on the Elizabeth line, DLR and London Overground.
Elizabeth line services running through central London
Thursday 11 September 2025 08:03 , Jacob PhillipsThe Elizabeth line is now running as normal through central London, providing a vital link into the heart of the city.
A number of stations between Whitechapel and Paddington had been closed early in the morning on Britain’s busiest railway.
But the latest information from TfL shows there is a good service on the line and all stations appear to be open.
The ‘Lizzy line’ has been labelled as a “lifeline” for commuters during the strike action with huge queues spotted outside Liverpool Street station on Wednesday.
'Total collapse in industrial relations' between RMT and TfL
Thursday 11 September 2025 07:52 , Jacob PhillipsMany Londoners might be wondering if today will really be the last day of Tube strikes.
The RMT union and Transport for London remain in deadlock as they try to reach a deal over pay and working hours.
The two groups have not got around a negotiating table since last week before the strike action began.
On Wednesday TfL’s Nick Dent, who is leading the negotiations, said that the RMT had made clear that talks could not move forward without an upfront commitment for working hours to be cut.
The union had suggested cutting the working week for TfL staff back by 30 minutes, six minutes a day, to begin with.
Meanwhile, RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey has said “there has been a total collapse of industrial relations” and called for the Mayor of London Sir Sadiq Khan to intervene with the dispute.
Map shows transport blackout in central London
Thursday 11 September 2025 07:31 , Jacob PhillipsA map on the Transport for London app shows just how few trains will be running through central London on Thursday, or have been running all week.
The usually colourful map has been turned into a sea of grey.
It is important to note that the Elizabeth line is not stopping at a number of stops in central London until 8am.
Buses are still running through central London as well as cycle hire schemes and Thameslink services.
DLR down due to strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 07:19 , Jacob PhillipsThere is no service on the DLR due to the strike action today.
The line had been running as normal on Wednesday and has been helping to link up east London with more central parts of the city.
Londoners turn to two wheels in record numbers to beat the strikes
Thursday 11 September 2025 07:06 , Jacob PhillipsLondoners have taken to two wheels in record numbers to beat the Tube strike – although some have been spotted riding through red lights.
An extraordinary two million trips are thought to have been made by bike on Monday, according to London cycling commissioner Will Norman.
Normally about 1.4m journeys are made by bike on weekdays.
London has been compared to Amsterdam as e-bike hire companies saw usage skyrocket.
A green tide of Lime bikes was spotted at Hyde Park Corner on the morning commute on Wednesday.
Entire Tube network down on Thursday morning
Thursday 11 September 2025 06:57 , Jacob PhillipsThe entire Tube network is down on Thursday morning, with not a single train running yet.
But there is a chance some services may get going later into the day.
Transport for London was able to open around 90 stations on Wednesday, and the entire Northern Line was running on Tuesday, although many stations remained shut on the line.
Welcome back to our live coverage
Thursday 11 September 2025 06:49 , Jacob PhillipsWelcome back to our coverage of the Tube strikes. For the fourth time this week, commuters will be swapping rails for wheels as they try and get to work on buses and bikes.
Thursday is the last of five consecutive days of RMT walkouts in the union’s dispute with TfL over pay and working hours, which have crippled services and brought travel chaos to the capital.
But questions still remain about whether there could be future strike action, with the union and TfL understood to have not met for negotiations since last week.
Just the Elizabeth line and the London Overground are running on Thursday morning.
However, there are currently no trains at all serving central London. The Elizabeth line is not expected to stop at Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon and Liverpool Street until around 8am.
Coverage suspended
Wednesday 10 September 2025 22:23 , Megan HoweWe are suspending our coverage of the Tube strikes for the day.
We will be back bright and early tomorrow morning for all the latest travel updates.
The union boss leading the Tube strike has called for a summit with London mayor Sadiq Khan to try to end the walkout.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are taking industrial action this week which has crippled London Underground services, causing travel chaos in the capital.
There was another day of major disruption on the London Underground on Wednesday.
In a boost for travellers, Transport for London managed to get six Tube services including the Central, District and Northern lines partly running during the afternoon.
Tubes were still running for the start of rush hour but by 6.45pm all had been suspended, with the wipeout continuing through the evening.
Footage shows hundreds queuing inside Elizabeth line station
Wednesday 10 September 2025 20:43 , Megan HoweShocking video footage shows the hundreds of people queueing to get on the Elizabeth line today during the strike action.
Commuters can be seen packed inside the station slowly moving towards the escalators.
Employers need to start letting people work from home 😭😭 pic.twitter.com/QQlPwlj5jd
— UB1UB2 West London (Southall) (@UB1UB2) September 10, 2025
All Tube lines have been suspended
Wednesday 10 September 2025 18:48 , Megan HoweAll of the London Underground Tube lines have now been suspended due to the ongoing strike action. Six of the lines were partially operating earlier today.
There are also severe delays on the Mildmay line due to a late-running freight train.
Northern line is suspended
Wednesday 10 September 2025 18:39 , Megan HoweThe Northern line is now suspended after running some services earlier today.
Lime sees a 74% increase in trips on strike day three
Wednesday 10 September 2025 18:27 , Megan HoweE-bike operator Lime saw a 74% increase in trips between 7am and 11am today.
There was a 40% increase in trip duration as well as a 35% increase in trip distance, compared to the same period last Wednesday.
Heavy rain drenches cyclists on commute home
Wednesday 10 September 2025 17:32 , Megan HoweIf you’re cycling back from work this evening it may be difficult to dodge the showers.
There will be outbreaks of heavy and thundery rain this evening, with temperatures sitting around 18C, according to the Met Office.
What Tube lines are currently operating?
Wednesday 10 September 2025 17:14 , Megan HoweBelow are the Tube lines operating despite the strike today. Most are part suspended with minor delays.
Central - Service is operating with minor delays between White City and West Ruislip/Ealing Broadway, and between Stratford and Epping / Hainault via Grange Hill only. No service on the rest of the line due to strike action
Circle - Service is operating between Hammersmith and Edgware Road only. No service on the rest of the line due to strike action. Some stations are closed
District - Service is operating with severe delays between Upminster and Barking. No service on the rest of the line due to strike action
Hammersmith & City - Service is operating between Hammersmith and Edgware Road only. No service on the rest of the line due to strike action. Some stations are closed
Metropolitan - Service is operating with minor delays between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham/Chesham/Watford/Uxbridge only. No service on the rest of the line due to strike action. Some stations are closed
Northern - Service is operating between High Barnet and East Finchley/Mill Hill East and between Golders Green and Edgware only. No service on the rest of the line. Some stations are closed
What's the latest?
Wednesday 10 September 2025 17:08 , Megan HoweWith rush hour commencing, below is a list of each of the Underground lines and their service status as of 5pm.
Bakerloo - Suspended
Central - Part suspended and Minor delays
Circle - Part suspended and Minor delays
District - Part suspended and Severe delays
Hammersmith & City - Part suspended and Minor delays
Jubilee - Suspended
Metropolitan - Part suspended and Minor delays
Northern - Part suspended
Piccadilly - Suspended
Victoria - Suspended
Waterloo & City - Suspended
Elizabeth line - Minor delays due to a passenger falling ill on an earlier train at Whitechapel
In Pictures: Commuters line up outside entrances to the Elizabeth Line
Wednesday 10 September 2025 16:25 , Megan HoweHundreds of commuters have been pictured queuing up outside the entrance to the Elizabeth Line at Liverpool Street Station on Wednesday.
The Elizabeth Line is currently operating with good service, although stations are looking incredibly busy, especially at peak travel times.
RMT leader warns of more strike action if no resolution can be found
Wednesday 10 September 2025 15:51 , Jacob PhillipsThe leader of striking Tube workers has called for a summit to try to resolve a dispute over pay and working hours.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey has called on London Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to attend a summit with the union in a bid to find a resolution to this week’s strikes.
Speaking at the TUC Congress in Brighton, Mr Dempsey told delegates: “I’ve got a message for the mayor.
“Instead of going on social media, instead of the old tired cliches, telling trades unionists to get round the table, you’re the Mayor of London, you’re the chair of Transport for London.
“Stop going on social media, invite us to the meeting, let’s have a discussion, because I want to know what is going on in London.”
He warned of more strike action if there was no resolution to the dispute, adding: “We take no pleasure in causing disruption but we make no apology for fighting for our members. So if the mayor has any sense, he will reach out to us.”
The union has rejected a 3.4% pay offer and is campaigning for a cut in their members’ 35-hour week, which LU says is unaffordable.
Recap: Footfall down by nearly a third in Canary Wharf
Wednesday 10 September 2025 15:36 , Jacob PhillipsThe Tube strikes have slashed footfall in a number of busy areas of the city, figures suggest.
Data from Virgin Media O2 showed that footfall across central London at 1pm yesterday was down 16% compared with the same time last Tuesday.
The drop was said to be even more pronounced in business districts heavily reliant on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway, which is also being affected by strikes this week.
Footfall in Canary Wharf was down by 31%, London Bridge and the City down 21% and Westminster down 19%, according to the report.
A Virgin Media O2 spokesperson said: “As Tube strikes continue across London, mobile network data analysis shows a significant drop in footfall across key business districts including Canary Wharf, the City and Westminster.”
Lime 'plugging the gaps left by public transport'
Wednesday 10 September 2025 15:00 , Jacob PhillipsLime has seen more than a 50% jump in trips during rush hour due to the Tube strike, figures show.
The e-bike company said people are also taking longer journeys this week as they pedal into work.
The ‘green steeds’ are being used by Londoners to “plug the gaps left by public transport,” Lime’s director of policy Hal Stevenson said.
On Monday between 7am and 11am, the total number of trips taken surged by 58%, compared with the same period the previous week.
The duration of trips rose by 37% and distances increased by 24%.
Momentum continued into Tuesday, where total trips increased by 50%, while the duration surged by 41% and distance rose by 28%, compared with the same period a week ago.
RMT shares pictures from picket lines
Wednesday 10 September 2025 14:28 , Jacob PhillipsThe RMT has shared photos of Transport for London staff on picket lines across the capital.
Among those standing with union members outside Hounslow West station was Labour MP John McDonnell.
TfL staff were also pictured at picket lines outside stations in Brixton, White City, Earl’s Court and Paddington.
A third of Tube stations open despite strike action
Wednesday 10 September 2025 14:09 , Jacob PhillipsA third of Tube stations are now open despite TfL staff heading to the picket lines across London.
TfL has confirmed to the Standard that around 90 of its 272 Tube stations are open on Wednesday. There are currently trains running on six Tube lines.
However, TfL has conceded that opening stops in central London remains a challenge.
The Elizabeth line is proving to be the only way to travel by train across Zone 1.
Commuters will be hoping that more stations will be able to open in time for the busy after work period in the next few hours.
Pictures capture frustration of Tube strike
Wednesday 10 September 2025 14:02 , Jacob PhillipsPhotographers across the capital have been capturing the frustration of the Tube strikes on Wednesday.
Hundreds of Londoners have been cycling to work while others have been left queuing at bus stops and by Elizabeth line stations.
Here are some of the latest photos capturing the strikes.
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London Reform councillor calls for Tube 'automation'
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:55 , Bill BowkettSadiq Khan’s Tube strikes are holding Londoners’ hostage, again.
— Laila Cunningham (@policylaila) September 10, 2025
And for what? Because unions want a 32-hour week, for the same pay as they get now,
up to £80,000 to £100,000 a year with overtime.
I want to see a London where we have less disruption, fewer strikes, and lower… pic.twitter.com/CpBUat5UCG
How are Tube strikes affecting you?
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:46 , Bill BowkettYou can tell us how the RMT's walkout has impacted your journey by emailing bill.bowkett@standard.co.uk.
Khan pleads with RMT to 'get around table'
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:43 , Bill BowkettI share the frustrations of everyone whose journey has been disrupted by the strikes today.
— Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan (@MayorofLondon) September 9, 2025
My message remains clear: I urge the RMT to get around the table with TfL so this dispute can be resolved.
Please continue to check the TfL Go App before you travel. pic.twitter.com/mHcsQpOUPq
Britain 'held hostage by unions', says Tory business spokesman
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:42 , Bill BowkettThis week’s tube strikes will not be a one off.
— Andrew Griffith MP (@griffitha) September 10, 2025
Labour are passing laws to make sure that strikes are more frequent, last longer, and with less notice.
We will all be held hostage by the trade unions.
Do we really want more of this? pic.twitter.com/7F6qKOyr9s
If you're not WFH during Tube strikes, you're a loser, says Gen Z. Here's why
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:36 , Bill Bowkett
If you're not WFH during Tube strikes, you're a loser, says Gen Z. Here's why
£72,000 'not enough of a wage', RMT boss argues
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:35 , Bill Bowkett
The union baron behind the Tube strike has complained that TfL staff earning £72,000 is not enough.
The RMT’s Eddie Dempsey told Times Radio: “I don’t know how you can say it’s unreasonable to demand that people are well paid and have got decent conditions at work.”
He added: “You’ve got be earning more than £100,000 to buy a house in London — £72,000 is not an out-of-this-world.”
Around 80 Tube stations able to open on Wednesday
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:22 , Jacob PhillipsTransport for London has confirmed to the Standard that around 80 Tube stations have been able to open across its network today.
Over 30 of those stations are on the Central Line which has opened sections in both west and east London.
Meanwhile, an 18-stop stretch of the District Line has been opened between Upminster and Whitechapel.
The London Overground, DLR and Elizabeth line are also open and running as normal on Wednesday.
Six Tube lines running at lunch time - but only in small sections
Wednesday 10 September 2025 12:12 , Jacob PhillipsMost of the Tube network remains down at lunch time on Wednesday but trains are running on sections of six lines.
Trains have recently started running between Hammersmith and Edgware Road on the Circle and Hammersmith & City lines, which share the same stretch of track.
Meanwhile, an 18-stop stretch of the District Line has been opened between Upminster and Whitechapel.
The Central Line also has trains operating between White City and West Ruislip/Ealing Broadway in west London as well as between Stratford and Epping / Hainault via Grange Hill in the east of the city.
Further trains are running between Harrow-on-the-Hill and branches to Amersham, Chesham, Watford and Uxbridge.
Finally, trains are running on the Northern Line on branches from High Barnet and Mill Hill East to East Finchley, as well as between Golders Green and Edgware.
Nearly half of Tube drivers turned up to work on Monday, sources say
Wednesday 10 September 2025 11:31 , Jacob PhillipsSources have told the Standard that nearly half of Tube drivers turned up to work on Monday, our Transport Editor Ross Lydall explains.
There were 1,785 drivers that had been down to work as strike action escalated on Monday.
Figures show that 982 drivers clocked in that day while 803 drivers (roughly 45%) did not turn up.
It is understood the number of drivers who did not turn up includes both RMT members who are on strike and ASLEF members who did not wish to cross the picket line.
While many drivers are striking, picket lines are also made up of other essential staff, such as signalers and control room staff.
In some cases drivers will turn up at work to find no trains are available for them to drive.
Sources confirmed to the Standard that if drivers turn up to work but no trains are available they are expected to spend that time doing ‘homework’ such as reminding themselves of Tube safety procedures.
'Affected by the strike? Grab a Lime and keep going'
Wednesday 10 September 2025 11:14 , Jacob PhillipsHuge Lime Bike ‘parking lots’ have appeared in central London as dozens of Londoners opt to cycle into work.
At one spot in Holborn near the Tube station had dozens of bikes stacked up as commuters ended their journeys on the ‘green steeds’.
Lime has reported seeing a sharp increase in app downloads and journeys travelled during the strikes.
Customers have been sent push notifications to their phones nearly daily due to the strike action.
One notification said: “Affected by the strike? Grab a Lime and keep going.”
Nearly 10,000 more people use Uber Boat during strike day
Wednesday 10 September 2025 10:41 , Jacob PhillipsNearly 10,000 more people used Uber boat during Tuesday’s strike action compared to the previous week, new figures show.
The company told the Standard 25,600 passengers used Uber Boat by Thames Clipper services on the second working day when the Tube was suspended, compared to 15,300 the week before.
Extra services were running between Canary Wharf and London Bridge to help get office workers down the River Thames and into their offices.
Nearly triple the number of people used the service on Tuesday morning compared to the week before.
Uber Boat reported 5,700 passengers between 6am and 10am on Tuesday whereas a week earlier 2,000 passengers used the service during the same period.
District Line opens between 18 stops in east London
Wednesday 10 September 2025 10:16 , Jacob PhillipsA large stretch of the District Line has managed to reopen in east London, stretching from Upminster to Whitechapel.
Although Transport for London is warning of severe delays that means that trains are running between 18 stops on the line.
TfL has warned that some stations may still be closed due to the strikes.
Passengers in parts of east London will not be able to get the District Line to Whitechapel, where they can then change onto the Elizabeth line to get to central or west London.
There are now sections of four Tube lines running as well as the London Overground and the Elizabeth line.
More Central Line trains running
Wednesday 10 September 2025 09:48 , Jacob PhillipsTrains have started running on another section of the Central Line, this time in east London.
Services are now running between Stratford and Epping / Hainault via Grange Hill.
There are also trains running on the line between White City and West Ruislip/Ealing Broadway, but there are some minor delays.
There is still no service on the rest of the line and most of the Tube network.
Sections of the Northern Line and the Metropolitan Line are also up and running on Wednesday morning.
Trains are working between High Barnet and East Finchley/Mill Hill East as well as between Golders Green and Edgware.
There are also trains on the Metropolitan Line between Harrow-on-the-Hill and branches to Amersham, Chesham, Watford and Uxbridge.
Footfall down by nearly a third in Canary Wharf
Wednesday 10 September 2025 09:38 , Jacob PhillipsThe Tube strikes have slashed footfall in a number of busy areas of the city, figures suggest.
Data from Virgin Media O2 showed that footfall across central London at 1pm yesterday was down 16% compared with the same time last Tuesday.
The drop was said to be even more pronounced in business districts heavily reliant on the Tube and Docklands Light Railway, which is also being affected by strikes this week.
Footfall in Canary Wharf was down by 31%, London Bridge and the City down 21% and Westminster down 19%, according to the report.
A Virgin Media O2 spokesperson said: “As Tube strikes continue across London, mobile network data analysis shows a significant drop in footfall across key business districts including Canary Wharf, the City and Westminster.”
Huge queues seen by Liverpool Street Station
Wednesday 10 September 2025 09:29 , Jacob PhillipsHuge queues have been spotted near the Elizabeth line at Liverpool Street Station as commuters try to get into work.
Londoners could be seen lined up outside the station during rush hour on Wednesday morning.
The station’s main concourse was also extremely busy.
Liverpool Street is the busiest station in the country, with 94.5m “entries and exits” made by passengers, according to figures published in November.
RMT will only negotiate if hours cut, TfL says
Wednesday 10 September 2025 09:18 , Jacob PhillipsTransport for London and the RMT union appear to remain in a standoff on Wednesday morning.
The two groups have not met to negotiate since the start of the strikes on Sunday, TfL’s Nick Dent has told the BBC’s Today programme.
Mr Dent said that TfL has met with the RMT four times since it was first notified of the industrial action.
Mr Dent, who is leading the negotiations for TfL, said he was in London all weekend “ready to talk” but the RMT has been clear it will not come to the negotiating table unless there is an upfront commitment from the transport body to cut working hours.
He also explained that the RMT had suggested cutting the working week for TfL staff back by 30 minutes, six minutes a day, to begin with.
He added that it was “absolutely not true” that there are 2,000 fewer TfL staff, a claim regularly made by the RMT. Mr Dent said staff had instead been moved into other areas of TfL, not removed.
Mr Dent called on the RMT to put TfL’s offer to its members to try and solve the strikes.
Central Line trains up and running again
Wednesday 10 September 2025 08:47 , Jacob PhillipsThe Central Line is running services in west London again as rush hour continues.
Trains are now running with minor delays between White City and West Ruislip/Ealing Broadway.
But there is still no service on the rest of the line due to strike action and Transport for London (TfL) has warned some stations may still be closed and passengers should keep an eye on the latest updates before travelling.
'Strikelysts' beat the strikes
Wednesday 10 September 2025 08:36 , Jacob PhillipsThousands of Londoners have been turning to bikes and hire bikes to beat the strikes this week.
The so-called ‘Strikelysts’ have been able to whizz into the city, avoiding crowded buses and packed Elizabeth line services.
At Hyde Park Corner hundreds of cyclists could be seen heading into the West End on Wednesday morning.
Transport for London (TfL) and hire bike companies such as Lime and Forest have seen a large spike in numbers.
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Heavy rain expected during rush hour
Wednesday 10 September 2025 08:23 , Jacob PhillipsBad news for thousands of Londoners who are picking up hire bikes or walking to work on Wednesday - there’s heavy rain on the way.
The Met Office has warned that there could be heavy rain throughout the day until 4pm.
There is a 90% chance of rain at 9pm according to the forecaster, meaning many workers could be caught out as they head into the office.
Bike hire companies have been dubbed the winners of the Tube strikes with companies such as Lime and Forest seeing a large spike in usage.
Trains start to run on the Northern Line
Wednesday 10 September 2025 08:03 , Jacob PhillipsTrains have started to run on the Northern Line on some of the outer areas of the line.
Services are now operating between High Barent and East Finchley/Mill Hill East as well as between Golders Green and Edgware in north London.
But there are still no trains on the rest of the line due to the strike action.
TfL managed to achieve a breakthrough on Tuesday by reopening the entire Northern Line, providing a key link for Londoners in the north and south of the city.
But Tube drivers have rejoined their TfL colleagues on picket lines on Wednesday, meaning it may be trickier to get the line running again today.
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City of London 'concerned about number of e-bikes in the City'
Wednesday 10 September 2025 07:53 , Jacob PhillipsThe City of London has posted on X to say that it is concerned about the number of e-bikes in the City, largely due to the Tube strikes.
It has said that it is liaising with hire bike company Lime Bike to sort the issue and has revealed a list of rules for dockless bike operators in the area.
We are concerned about the number of e bikes in the City, whilst this increase is largely due to the tube strikes, pls be assured we are liaising closely with @limebike to sort this. We now have a memorandum of understanding for dockless bike operators which covers :… pic.twitter.com/6GsAskuDXP
— Squarehighways (@Squarehighways) September 9, 2025
Trains start to run on Metropolitan Line
Wednesday 10 September 2025 07:47 , Jacob PhillipsTrains have started to get going on a section of the Metropolitan Line as the DLR comes back into action.
Transport for London (TfL) has said branches of the Metropolitan Line are running between Harrow-on-the-Hill and Amersham/Chesham/Watford and Uxbridge.
But there are still no trains on the rest of the line.
The DLR is now up and running too but TfL has warned that some stations may be closed and there may be minor delays.
Elizabeth line trains now stopping at central London stops
Wednesday 10 September 2025 07:36 , Jacob PhillipsThousands of commuters have struggled to reach central London on Wednesday as the Elizabeth line was shut at several key stations.
Until 7.30am on Wednesday, the ‘Lizzy line,’ which has been described as a lifeline for passengers during the strikes, was not stopping at Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street or Whitechapel.
But the stations should not be open and taking commuters into the heart of the city.
RMT says it is 'open to negotiations' but no meeting with TfL yet
Wednesday 10 September 2025 07:32 , Jacob PhillipsRMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey has just been speaking on the radio to the BBC’s Today Programme.
The union boss explained there has been no meeting between the RMT and Transport for London (TfL) since the strike action began last week.
He points out that the London Mayor, Sir Sadiq Khan, has called for the union to sit down at the negotiating table with TfL, adding, “If he sends us an invitation we will get round the table.”
He added: “We are coming towards the end of a week of running strike action. We are open to negotiations as we always are but as it stands there are no invitations for us to sit down and negotiate with TfL.”
Mr Dempsey added that he wants to make “meaningful progress” towards workers being on a 32 hour week.
Social media footage appears to show enormous queues outside Liverpool Street station
Wednesday 10 September 2025 07:19 , Jacob PhillipsFootage shared on social media appears to show enormous queues outside Liverpool Street station for the Elizabeth line.
During rush hour, dozens of Londoners could be seen queuing down the street.
The Elizabeth line is one of the only lines that has been running this week during strike action, with a million journeys made on the line on Monday.
A line of people trying to get on elizabeth line at Liverpool Street in rush hour home today in London.. pic.twitter.com/CH6HSVDjOu
— London & UK Street News (@CrimeLdn) September 9, 2025
Union leader warns of 'total collapse in industrial relations'
Wednesday 10 September 2025 07:09 , Jacob PhillipsMillions of Londoners will be wanting to know when the Tube strikes will end as they once again squeeze onto buses, hop on hire bikes or take taxi boat services to get to work.
As it stands, the strikes will continue through until Friday as it looks like not much progress has been made between TfL and the RMT union following warnings of a breakdown in relations.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey has called on London's Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to intervene in the dispute.
"There has been a total collapse of industrial relations on London Underground," he said.
Mr Dempsey continued: "The mayor has to intervene. He keeps telling us to return to the negotiating table - well, if he invites us to a meeting, we will attend.
“Our members are not asking for a king's ransom. We want progress towards recognition about the impact of shift work.”
You can read more about what Mr Dempsey said in the article below.
More Tube strike misery amid ‘total collapse in industrial relations’
Northern Line unlikely to be back running on Wednesday
Wednesday 10 September 2025 07:01 , Jacob PhillipsThe Northern Line made a surprise return on Tuesday as TfL made a huge breakthrough by managing to run the line from end to end despite the strikes.
The line was full of passengers at Camden Town and Euston as Londoners were able to get across the capital far faster than expected.
With the Elizabeth line unaffected by the Tube dispute, this meant that TfL succeeded in opening up key east-west and north-south routes through central London.
But the Northern Line is unlikely to reopen on Wednesday as Tube drivers return to the picket lines.
The strikes on Tuesday had been mostly made up of TfL staff, such as signalers.
You can read more about what happened during Tuesday’s strike action in the piece below.
Tube strike breakthrough: TfL opens Northern line as RMT chief blasts Sadiq Khan
Welcome back
Wednesday 10 September 2025 06:54 , Jacob PhillipsWelcome back to the Standard’s Tube strikes live blog.
There is no sign of strike action easing up on Wednesday morning, with one commuter already describing Paddington station as “absolute carnage” on social media.
The whole Tube network is currently down as well as a section of the DLR. There is no service on the DLR from Bank to Shadwell due to the strikes.
There are also severe delays across the rest of the line.
Coverage suspended
Tuesday 9 September 2025 20:54 , Megan HoweWe are suspending our Tube strikes coverage for another day.
We’ll be back in the morning with all the major travel updates.
Read our wrap of today’s events here.
More Tube strike misery amid ‘total collapse in industrial relations’
As a reminder...
Tuesday 9 September 2025 20:53 , Megan HoweThere are strikes on the Tube and DLR this week from Monday to Friday.
Services will be severely disrupted, with little to no service on the majority of lines.
The Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams, are running normally but are likely to be extremely busy, especially at peak times. They may not be able to stop at stations shared with the Tube.
Use train and rail services where possible and leave extra time before your journey.
What is the latest?
Tuesday 9 September 2025 20:23 , Megan HoweThe vast majority of Tube lines remain suspended due to the ongoing strike action, as of 8pm on Tuesday.
This includes the Northern line, which was running earlier today.
The Piccadilly line is operating between South Harrow and Hammersmith, and between Arnos Grove and Cockfosters only.
There are also minor delays on the Tram in South London.
Industrial relations on London Underground have "totally collapsed", a union leader has warned amid the ongoing strike action.
RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey called on London mayor Sir Sadiq Khan to intervene in the disputes.
"There has been a total collapse of industrial relations on London Underground," he said.
Mr Dempsey said that as well as strikes on the Tube and DLR, disputes were looming over the pay and conditions of cleaners as well as the future of ticket offices on the Elizabeth Line.
Transport for London says there are no plans to close ticket offices despite claims by the RMT that it has uncovered plans to shut them.
Mr Dempsey said: "The mayor has to intervene. He keeps telling us to return to the negotiating table - well, if he invites us to a meeting, we will attend.
"Our members are not asking for a king's ransom. We want progress towards recognition about the impact of shift work.
"We are not asking for an immediate drop from a 35-hour week to 32. We have been discussing this since 2018 and we are open to discussions."
Footfall across London down 16% - O2 data shows
Tuesday 9 September 2025 18:00 , Megan HoweFootfall across central London at 1pm today was down 16% compared to the same time last Tuesday, according to O2.
The drop is even more evident in business districts heavily reliant on the Tube and DLR, including Canary Wharf (31%), London Bridge and the City (21%) and Westminster (19%).
A Virgin Media O2 spokesperson said: “As Tube strikes continue across London, mobile network data analysis shows a significant drop in footfall across key business districts including Canary Wharf, the City and Westminster.
“With hybrid working already the norm for many office workers, our ultrafast and reliable broadband and mobile networks are fully equipped to support them, just as they did throughout the pandemic, ensuring people can stay connected and productive wherever they are."
Thundery showers set to bring more misery to commuters during Tube strike
Tuesday 9 September 2025 17:38 , Megan HoweThunderstorms are predicted in London on Wednesday, bringing further misery to commuters during the week-long Tube strike.
Underground workers who are members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime And Transport Workers (RMT) are currently staging a five-day walkout in the capital, lasting until Friday morning.
Union barons are locked in a dispute with Transport for London (TfL) over pay and working conditions, forcing many Londoners to work from home or find alternative ways to commute.
Thundery showers set to bring more misery to commuters during Tube strike
RMT denies claims striking Tube drivers are demanding two-for-one Legoland tickets
Tuesday 9 September 2025 17:06 , Megan HoweThe RMT has denied reports that TfL union members are demanding two-for-one Legoland tickets as part of their strike negotiations, dismissing the claims as “complete nonsense”.
Tube strikes have brought large parts of London to a standstill this week, with widespread disruption forcing commuters to seek alternative routes across the capital.
Reports in The Telegraph and the Daily Mail on Monday claimed the union’s demands included access to a rail travel card that offers discounted entry to tourist attractions, including Legoland and Thorpe Park.
The claim appears to have stemmed from the union’s call for a 75% discount on nationwide rail fares for TfL workers.
When shown the Telegraph article, RMT lead negotiator Jared Wood reportedly laughed out loud.
RMT denies claims striking Tube drivers are demanding Legoland tickets
When will the Tube strikes come to an end?
Tuesday 9 September 2025 16:42 , Megan HoweThe Tube will open late at around 8am on Friday, September 12, with a normal service running on all lines from midday.
Elizabeth Line trains will not stop at stations between Whitechapel and Bond Street on Wednesday before 7.30am or after 10.30pm, or before 8am on Thursday.
On a separate note the London Docklands Railway (LDR) will not be running today or on Thursday.
Londoners using Lime bikes to 'plug the gaps' left by the Tube
Tuesday 9 September 2025 16:35 , Megan HoweE-bike operator Lime saw a 58% increase in total trips made from 7am to 11am on Monday compared to the previous week.
A Lime Spokesperson said: “During the first day of this week’s strike, almost 60% more Lime trips were taken during the morning commuter peak compared with the previous week.
“This shows how Londoners are using Lime to get to work and plug the gaps left by public transport. Journeys were longer in both distance and duration, indicating that many riders relied on Lime for their entire commute rather than just the first or last mile.
“To meet this demand, we have stepped up operations across the city. Our driver team has been on standby to keep vehicles in service, whether through fresh batteries or rebalancing overcrowded bays, and we are continuing to increase foot patrols in central London to keep high-demand areas clear.
“Londoners already depend on Lime for their daily travel, moments like these only reinforce just how vital shared bikes have become in keeping the city moving.”
What's the latest on the Tube and DLR for rush hour?
Tuesday 9 September 2025 16:29 , Matt WattsThe Tube remains almost completely wiped out by the strike action being taken by the RMT.
But as of 4.30pm the Northern Line is fully open -although running with minor delays, according to TfL.
The Piccadilly Line is partially operating between South Harrow and Hammersmith, and between Arnos Grove and Cockfosters only.
The DLR is also suspended.
London Overground services are operating as normal.
Cycling or walking tomorrow? Pack a brolly
Tuesday 9 September 2025 12:14 , Bill Bowkett
Commuters walking to work or travelling by bicycle tomorrow because of the Tube strikes may need to pack an umbrella and waterproof coat.
According to the Met Office’s forecast, Wednesday will see variable cloud and scattered showers in London, with highs of 18C (64F).
Londoners enjoying Thames Clippers during strikes
Tuesday 9 September 2025 12:05 , Bill BowkettUber Boats are one of the best things to happen to London in the last decade. Glorious way to travel at any time of the year, but a life saver during this stupid Tube strike. Along with Lime, it’s made the city totally workable when the unions decide to be recalcitrant. pic.twitter.com/4b7Potd8FS
— Sebastian Payne (@SebastianEPayne) September 8, 2025
Tory leader's two hour journey for speech a 'mission'
Tuesday 9 September 2025 11:57 , Bill Bowkett
During a speech at the Institute for Chartered Accountants in Moorgate, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch said: “I really want to thank every single person in the audience who made the effort to come despite the Tube strike. I’m sure it was a real mission to get here. It certainly was for me. It took 2 hours and 15 minutes.”
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