Tube strike – live: London underground walkout cancelled after last minute TfL talks

“Strike measures affecting London Underground from Sunday 7th January to Friday 12th January have been suspended.

“Service will be interrupted this evening and tomorrow morning, so customers should check before traveling.”

In a post on X, formerly known as Twitter, he said:

“This week’s Tube strike has been called off. Londoners and tourists visiting London will no longer face several days of disruption.

“This shows what can be achieved by engaging with trade unions and transport staff, rather than against them.”

Simon Calder independent personA traveling correspondent said the news that the strike had been called off at the last minute would be welcomed by commuters and businesses alike. He said:

“Fundamentally, I think TfL has managed to find more funding, and I accept that there is some wiggle room in its ‘full and final’ offer of 5 per cent.” Ta.

“After negotiations broke down on Friday night, the possibility of a resolution appeared to be gone, but there was clearly a desire for a settlement on both sides.

“Ironically, the resumption of service on all Underground lines will make it easier for members of the Aslef Executive Committee to gather at the London headquarters of the Train Drivers Union this week, while further National Rail strikes take place. “It seems very likely that we will be called in late January.” ”

A person close to the negotiations said TfL had offered up to an additional £30m to settle the pay dispute.

The RMT has called off a tube strike scheduled for this week following consultation with TfL. Actions scheduled for Monday to Thursday will no longer take place after the RMT made progress in its discussions with TfL today.

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, said: “Following today’s further positive discussions, negotiations on pay agreements for London Underground members are now on an improved basis and further significant funding for settlements will be provided. has become compulsory.”

“This significant improvement in the funding situation means that any planned strike action will be halted with immediate effect, and we will enter into emergency negotiations with TfL to develop an appropriate agreement and resolution to the dispute. I’m looking forward to it.”

Mick Lynch, general secretary of the RMT, said: “Following today’s further positive discussions, negotiations on pay agreements for London Underground members are now on an improved basis and further significant funding for settlements will be provided. has become compulsory.”

“This significant improvement in the funding situation means that any planned strike action will be halted with immediate effect, and we will enter into emergency negotiations with TfL to develop an appropriate agreement and resolution to the dispute. I’m looking forward to it.”

A spokesperson for the Mayor of London said on Sunday: “Strikes are bad news for everyone and neither workers nor unions want to be forced to take the difficult decision to take industrial action. “Ahead of the pandemic and subsequent emergency funding deal In , the number of days lost to strike action had decreased by more than 70 percent compared to the previous mayor’s tenure.

“This is the result of a constructive engagement between Transport for London, the Mayor, his office and trade unions. This is an approach that Mr Sadiq plans to continue to take in London.

“The government’s punitive conditions on TfL funding deals and failure to engage with trade unions across a range of sectors have led to devastating strikes across the country. The cost of living crisis has hit workers across all sectors. The situation is exacerbated by the increased pressure on

The newly opened £18.9bn Elizabeth Line will be partially closed for the duration of the strike.

The Elizabeth Line will not be calling at Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, Farringdon, Liverpool Street or Whitechapel during the following times:

These stations may also be closed all day at short notice.

TfL announced the closure as of:

• Monday, January 8th: before 06:30 and after 22:30
• Tuesday, January 9th: Until 07:30
• Wednesday, January 10: Before 06:30 and after 22:30
• Thursday, January 11th: until 07:30

There will be significant disruption to the London Underground network from 5.30pm on Sunday until the morning of Friday 12 January.

Other TfL employees working on bus, DLR, London Underground and Elizabeth Line services are not affected by the strike, but these services will be affected by station closures at stations that are congested and also served by the London Underground.

One-way streets and queuing systems may also be introduced.

The route to the Emirates Stadium is expected to remain open thereafter for fans attending the Arsenal vs Liverpool FA Cup match. These services will end at 7:30 p.m.

Their website had the following message:

“The RMT strike in Tube is currently planned for early January.

“If the plans go ahead, there will be significant disruption to the London Underground network from the evening of Sunday 7th January until the morning of Friday 12th January.

“Sunday, January 7: Subway service will end earlier than usual. Please complete your subway journey by 5:30 pm.”

UK hospitality chief executive Kate Nicholls has warned hospitality businesses could be hit by up to £50m next week due to the RMT strike.

“With the strike dates affecting next Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday (January 9-11), which are currently key weekdays when commuters flow into the city, the industry will be affected by next week’s metro strike. We estimate the impact could be up to £1.50 million,” she said.

“And this figure is on top of the £4bn of lost revenue over the past 18 months that hospitality businesses have already had to absorb due to the ongoing transport strike.

“January is already one of the slowest months of the year for hospitality industry trading, where every sale counts, and this disruption will make this year an even more difficult start.

“All parties need to come together to find an urgent solution and put an end to this long-running turmoil.”