The RMT union called up to 4,000 station employees in a strike affecting stations in the city within 24 hours of one minute after midnight.
Shortly before 9 a.m. Monday, the Circle, Victoria and Waterloo & City lines were closed, with the Bakerloo, Central, District, Hammersmith & City, Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines having a special service. There was good service to the Metropolitan, London Overground, Elizabeth Line, DLR and tram services.
The strike is a dramatic escalation of the union’s dispute with Transport for London over concerns about threats to staff pensions and fears that the loss of up to 600 stations at the station will mean that other employees will have to work less socially or be left alone in the stations at night.
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Londoners congregate on buses at Victoria Station
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Travelers left confused by TfL’s advice
Waterloo passengers were confused by the advice of the Transport for London website about today’s subway strike.
The TfL website advises travelers to travel between 8 am and 6 pm on Mondays. But it also warns that many stations will be closed all day.
The entrance to Waterloo Metro Station remained closed from 8.10 am.
William, traveling from south-west London, said that although he did not agree with the strike, the information provided could have been more accurate. He believed he would be able to travel from 8 in the morning.
“Personally, I do not agree with the strikes anyway. However, if they are astounding and have gone through the right process to do so, it is beyond my control. Then the information online should be accurate information that allows people to plan their trip. “
“I wish they had released the right information,” he said.
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Travelers line up for buses in Victoria
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Travelers to Waterloo are disappointed
Disappointed passengers gathered around the entrance to Waterloo Subway Station after the subway was closed due to a strike.
One traveler, Charlotte of Serbiton, said she was unsure if she would be able to complete her trip to Canary Wharf.
“We’ll see if something opens up and I go home if it doesn’t,” she said.
“I’m sure everyone will be delayed in coming today.”
She said she had been traveling for almost an hour, adding that she did not think the strike was justified.
“I don’t necessarily see the reason for the strike,” she said.
“It is not necessarily justified to cause so much disruption, especially when London starts working again. It seems like a big obstacle for the city. “
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Pictured: Trapped passengers at Waterloo station
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There is no closing of the Elizabeth line
It is worth noting that the Elizabeth line, which opened to great excitement almost two weeks ago, is still operating.
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Bus to central London, full at Shepherd’s Bush
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Pictured: Bus queues at Shepherds Bush this morning
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Which services are affected by the subway strike?
According to TfL, the following services will be severely compromised today:
“Bakerlou’s line.”
– Round line
– District line
– Hammersmith & City line
– Capital line
– Piccadilly line
– Victoria line
– Waterloo & City line
Other lines will also be affected, including:
– The central line will run between White City and West Ruislip / Ealing Broadway. Reduced service will also run between Epping and Stratford via Woodford and Hainaut
– Jubilee Line will run between Finchley Road and Stanmore, although some stations will remain closed
– The North Line will operate between Edgware and Golders Green, East Finchley and High Barnet, and between Finchley Central and Mill Hill East. Some stations will remain closed.
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The strike is “unfortunately”, says the business group
Aneka Hendrik, director of the CBI business group, said: “Strike action is particularly unfortunate at a time when the economy is under such pressure, so constructive dialogue to prevent industrial action remains a priority.
“While many jobs have already struck a balance between work at home and office, those who rely on the pipeline network will have to demonstrate even greater short-term flexibility.
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