Tube driver strike suspended

Members of the Aslef Union were set to walk out on Thursday

The tube network was facing major disruption by strikes on Thursday and next Tuesday.
Author: Claire BoadPublished 5th Nov 2024

Tube strikes that were set to affect the entire network have been suspended. Planned strikes by London Underground drivers over pay have been suspended.

Members of Aslef were due to walk out on Thursday and next Tuesday because of disputes over pay.

The strikes were set to have crippled Tube services on those days.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union had already called off strikes by its members after resolving a dispute over pay.

Finn Brennan, Aslef's full-time organiser on London Underground, said: "Following fresh talks, and an improved offer, Aslef has agreed to suspend our planned industrial action on London Underground.

"Details of the offer will be discussed with our reps at a meeting on Thursday. We are pleased that this progress has been made and that strike action has been averted at this time."

Claire Mann, Transport for London's chief operating officer, said: "We are pleased that Aslef has suspended its planned industrial action on the Tube and that Londoners will not be disrupted this week or next.

"We believe that we have made an offer to our trade unions that is fair, affordable, good for our colleagues and good for London - and we urge our trade unions to continue working with us."