London Tube strikes live: RMT confirms four days of travel misery hours away

NewsUK NewsTransport for LondonLIVEUpdated 5 mins agoLondon Tube strikes live: RMT confirms four days of travel misery hours awayTube drivers will walk out in a dispute over proposed changes to their work schedules, triggering major disruption for commuters on the London Underground this weekCommuters are facing major disruption on the London Underground (stock)(Image: Getty Images)NewsZahra Khaliq News ReporterCommuters are bracing for travel chaos with Tube strikes set to hit London from tomorrow for 24 hours with more action planned for later in the week.Train drivers will walk out in a dispute over proposed changes to their work schedules, triggering major disruption across the Underground. The action by the Rail, Maritime and Transport Union will see strikes across the capital this week.Walkouts are planned from midday on Tuesday, April 21 for 24 hours, and again from midday on Thursday, April 23, for another 24 hours.Transport for London said the Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground, trams and most buses will continue running, though services are expected to be much busier than usual. A separate bus strike on Friday, April 24 is also expected to affect routes in East London. New UpdatesToday22:39 BSTHeathrow airport warns of disruptionTravellers flying to and from Heathrow Airport are being warned there will be little to no Tube service between Apirl 21 and April 24. The Piccadilly line, which travels to Heathrow, will not be running during this time.Passengers are being advised to use Heathrow Express, the Elizabeth line or local bus services.Content cannot be displayed without consentZahra KhaliqToday22:32 BSTWhen are the London Tube strikes?Tube strikes in London will be held in April, May and June.Planned strikes by RMT Tube drivers will run from midday until midday the following day on:AprilTuesday April 21 to Wednesday April 22Thursday April 23 to Friday April 24MayTuesday May 19 to Wednesday May 20Thursday May 21 to Friday May 22JuneTuesday June 16 to...