RMT union Tube drivers are set to strike on Tuesday 2 June 2026 and Thursday 4 June 2026, each running from 00:01 to 23:59. Last-minute talks between Transport for London and the RMT on 1 June failed to resolve the dispute, and the strikes are expected to go ahead as planned.
TfL advises commuters that services will run on most lines but with significant disruption, late starts and early finishes. Limited service is expected before 06:30 on both strike days. TfL is advising all customers to complete their Tube journeys before 21:00 on each strike day.
What the strikes are about
The strikes are part of an ongoing dispute between the RMT union and TfL over a proposed voluntary four-day working week for Tube drivers. The RMT says the plan would introduce longer shifts on the days worked and increase fatigue and safety risks for drivers. TfL says participation would be optional and would not increase contractual hours.
Previous strikes planned for late May (19 and 21 May) were called off at the last minute after TfL shifted its negotiating position. The current June dates were proposed by the RMT at that time as contingency action if talks remained unresolved.
Only RMT Tube drivers are involved. Drivers represented by ASLEF are not expected to take part, which means TfL may be able to run reduced services on some lines rather than a complete shutdown - as was seen during the April 2026 strikes.
Lines and services affected
TfL has published line-level expectations for both strike dates. The Elizabeth line, London Overground and DLR are not affected by this action and will run to normal schedules. Bus services will also run as normal and are expected to experience higher demand on strike days.
The following London Underground lines are expected to be most heavily affected, with no service or very limited service anticipated: Central, Northern, Jubilee, Piccadilly, and Bakerloo. Other lines may run limited or intermittent services. Full line-level guidance is published on the TfL website at tfl.gov.uk and updated as the situation develops.
Travel alternatives
TfL recommends the following alternatives during strike days: Elizabeth line (no strike action, runs across central London and to Heathrow), London Overground, DLR, National Rail services, buses, cycling via Santander Cycles hire scheme, and walking for shorter journeys. Taxi and private hire demand is typically higher during Tube strikes. Commuters with flexible working arrangements are advised to discuss working from home or adjusted hours with their employers.
Tube strike information is available at tfl.gov.uk. The RMT has warned that further strikes may follow after 4 June if no agreement is reached.
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This article is for informational purposes only. All facts sourced from publicly available reports at time of publication, 2 June 2026.
Sources: TfL travel guidance at tfl.gov.uk; RMT press releases; tubenotifications.co.uk, updated 1 June 2026; HuffPost UK, Time Out London.
