London Braces for Disruption From Tube Drivers’ Strike

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London Underground drivers belonging to the RMT union walked out at noon today, launching the first of two planned 24-hour stoppages that have thrown the capital's transport network into chaos.A second day of industrial action is set to begin at midday on Thursday, concluding Friday lunchtime.The Circle line has been completely suspended, whilst the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate is also out of service.Severe delays are affecting the Central, District, Jubilee and Piccadilly lines, with commuters facing significant disruption across the network.The RMT represents approximately half of all Tube drivers, and its members are protesting against what they describe as TfL imposing a new four-day working week arrangement on train operators.The dispute revolves around TfL's voluntary proposal that would enable drivers to shift to a compressed working pattern, trimming their weekly hours from 36 to 35.LATEST DEVELOPMENTSDriver stripped of licence and slapped with £220 fine...

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The dispute over working conditions and hours is expected to cause widespread delays, stopping service on two lines.

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