Why is the tube going on strike?

Why is the tube going on strike?

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are set to stage four 24-hour walk-outs, starting next week, as part of a dispute over plans to scrap the pay grade of Night Tube drivers.

Are underground trains running in London?

Greater London is served by 11 Tube lines, along with the Docklands Light Railway (DLR), London Overground line and an interconnected local train network. Underground trains generally run between 5am and midnight, Monday to Saturday, with reduced operating hours on Sunday.

How do you get around London at night?

Several London Tube lines serve night services, making it easy to tick off those exciting late evening activities across the city.

1. Victoria line. Trains run on average every 10 minutes across the entire line.
2. Central line.
3. Jubilee line.
4. Northern line.
5. Piccadilly line.
6. London Overground.

When did the tube strike in London end?

On 24 June 2011, the strikes were cancelled after London Underground reinstated the Tube driver at the centre of the dispute.? Further strikes over TfL’s plans to close Underground ticket offices took place in February 2014.

Why are tube workers on strike in August?

The action in August is over plans to abolish the grade of Night Tube driver, the union says. The ASLEF union says members voted overwhelmingly for industrial action over pay and conditions. Some 10,000 Tube workers are being balloted for strike action as part of a pay dispute

When did the RMT strike start in London?

On 15 June 2011 the RMT announced a strike would begin on 19 June 2011, disrupting the Wimbledon Championships. On 22 June, a tribunal ruled that the sacking was unfair. On 24 June 2011, the strikes were cancelled after London Underground reinstated the Tube driver at the centre of the dispute.

Why are there strikes on the London Underground?

The RMT union says its members have been instructed to drive at a “reduced speed” on four lines. Workers on parts of London Underground have voted for industrial action over claims they face increased levels of violence and anti-social behaviour.