TfL chiefs 'baffled' by London Tube strikes as lines paralysed – see full list

TfL chiefs 'baffled' by London Tube strikes as lines paralysed – see full listTube drivers have gone out on strike over plans to introduce a four-day working week, while Transport for London bosses say the industrial action is unnecessaryCommentsNewsTim Hanlon News Reporter09:15, 22 Apr 2026Updated 09:16, 22 Apr 2026View 3 ImagesTravellers in London are facing another day of strike action(Image: NEIL HALL/EPA/Shutterstock)Commuters are facing severe disruption due two 24-hour Tube strikes this week over changes to drivers' working conditions - despite TfL claiming the changes are "voluntary" and "minimal".‌Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walked out for 24 hours until midday on Wednesday and will strike again from the same time on Thursday, affecting services for the rest of the week.‌Transport for London (TfL) urged passengers to check before they travel, as the industrial action led to widespread delays. Services on some Tube lines, including the Circle, Central and Piccadilly were suspended or part suspended, while there were severe delays on other parts of the network.‌No service is expected on the Piccadilly and Circle lines, while the Metropolitan line won't be operating between Baker Street and Aldgate. The Central line is also suspended between White City and Liverpool Street.View 3 ImagesPeople squeeze into carriages during the reduced services(Image: Getty Images)READ MORE: London Tube strikes live: List of lines down with Central and Victoria chaosREAD MORE: The 11 UK petrol stations selling fuel cheaper than Shell, ESSO and BP - full listAnd the union, which is in dispute over changes to a four-day working week, is planning four more 24-hour strikes in May and June unless the row is resolved.‌But TfL's Director of Customer Operations Nick Dent claims the planned changes for train drivers are "voluntary" as he says there was no need for the strike action, which is "frustrat...