London Tube strikes live: Major disruption set to hit capital with TfL workers walkout imminent

London Tube strikes live: Major walkout to go ahead after last-ditch talks fail to resolve dispute Drivers’ union Aslef has accepted the conditions set by TfL while the RMT still plans to walk out - Bookmark - CommentsGo to comments Strikes by Tube drivers will go ahead after talks failed to resolve a dispute over the working week, London Underground has said. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are planning to walk out on Tuesday and again on Thursday, threatening huge disruption to travel in the capital. The Piccadilly and Circle lines will not be running and there will be no service between Baker Street and Aldgate on the Metropolitan line or between White City and Liverpool Street on the Central line. TfL has warned the whole Tube network will be affected with many lines running a reduced service. The industrial action is in response to issues including a new four-day week which the union has said its members do not agree with. The drivers’ union Aslef has accepted the new arrangements. Breaking: Strikes will go ahead after talks failed to resolve dispute Strikes by Tube drivers will go ahead after talks failed to resolve a dispute over the working week, London Underground has said. Talks between RMT and TfL could halt the strikes Talks will be held on Monday in a last-ditch bid to avert two 24-hour strikes by London Underground drivers in a dispute over the working week. Bosses from the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) will meet with Transport for London (TfL) chiefs with conciliation service Acas involved. Which Tube lines will be affected? TfL says the strikes will affect the whole Tube network, but a reduced service will still run on most lines with significant disruption. There will be no service on: - Piccadilly and Circle lines - Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate - Central line between White City and Liverpool Street Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, and tram services will be running normally on strike days, but are likely to be very busy. When are the Tube strikes? Tube strikes will take place on Tuesday 2 June, 0.01am to 11:59pm and on Thursday 4 June, 0.01am to 11:59pm. On the Tuesday and Thursday, travellers can expect virtually no service before 6.30am, or after 9pm. There will be significant disruption in the morning, afternoon and evening. Join our commenting forum Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies Comments