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London Tube strikes: Full dates and times as commuters set to face huge delays

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London Tube strikes cancelled at the 11th hour saving commuters from days of chaos.

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Strikes planned for Tuesday and Thursday by London Underground drivers have been called off, the RMT union has announced The first 24-hour stoppage was planned to begin at midday tomorrow, with a second walkout commencing at noon on Thursday.The news saves commuters days of chaos as they tried to navigate around the nation's capital.An RMT union spokesman said: "At the 11th hour the employer has shifted its position allowing us to further explore our members concerns around the imposition of new rosters, fatigue and safety issues.

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TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say "The dispute is not over and more strike action will follow if we fail to make sufficient progress."MORE FOLLOWS...Our Standards: The GB News Editorial Charter

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London Underground drivers will walk out twice this week, as commuters are set to face huge delays.The first 24-hour stoppage begins at midday tomorrow, with a second walkout commencing at noon on Thursday.An RMT spokesman said: "Despite promises of talks, TfL has not made any attempt to engage in negotiation meetings to resolve this dispute."The union accused London Underground of "pushing implementation plans through a forum that excludes senior managers and union officials, instead of engaging in proper negotiations." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say TfL called the industrial action "disappointing" and said drivers could choose to remain on their existing five-day schedule.Passengers can expect no service whatsoever on the Circle and Piccadilly lines during the strikes, as these routes have a higher proportion of RMT members among their drivers.Sections of the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate will also be shut, along with the Central line stretch from White City...

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A: Strikes planned for Tuesday and Thursday by London Underground drivers have been called off, the RMT union has announced The first 24-hour stoppage was planned to begin at midday tomorrow, with a second walkout commencing at noon on Thursday.The news saves commuters days of chaos as they tried to navigate around the nation's capital.An RMT union spokesman said: "At the 11th hour the employer has shifted its position allowing us to further explore our members concerns around the imposition of new rosters, fatigue and safety issues.

B: London Underground drivers will walk out twice this week, as commuters are set to face huge delays.The first 24-hour stoppage begins at midday tomorrow, with a second walkout commencing at noon on Thursday.An RMT spokesman said: "Despite promises of talks, TfL has not made any attempt to engage in negotiation meetings to resolve this dispute."The union accused London Underground of "pushing implementation plans through a forum that excludes senior managers and union officials, instead of engaging in proper negotiations." TRENDING Stories Videos Your Say TfL called the industrial action "disappointing" and said drivers could choose to remain on their existing five-day schedule.Passengers can expect no service whatsoever on the Circle and Piccadilly lines during the strikes, as these routes have a higher proportion of RMT members among their drivers.Sections of the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate will also be shut, along with the Central line stretch from White City...

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