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This week London’s tube-strike-free streak has officially been broken. The worst of the impact of the industrial action is now being felt across the city, after the shutdown began on Monday September 7.
Members of the RMT union voted for a week-long period of industrial action starting Friday, September 5, though the first couple of days of strikes took place in a depot and did not impact tube services. Staff are walking out in response to disputes over pay, working hours and previous promises allegedly not being met by their employer Transport for London (TfL).
Every single London Underground line are impacted by the strikes, with services cancelled across the network. Workers on the DLR are walking out for several day, too. But what about the London’s purple line which, despite diving up to 34m underground, isn’t actually part of the Underground? Here’s how this week’s tube strikes will affect the Elizabeth line.
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When are the September 2025 tube strikes?
Underground and DLR staff are walking out from Sunday, September 7 to Thursday, September 11.
Will the Underground strikes affect the Elizabeth line?
Commuters will be relieved to know that the Lizzie line will indeed be running as normal during the strikes, as it’s not part of the London Underground.
That said, it may still face knock-on effects from the walkout. It’s likely to be busier while Underground lines are closed and TfL has warned that it could face delays and may not stop at certain stations served by tube lines.
How long will the industrial action last?
Strikes on the tube will last five days, though there will still be disruption on Friday after the strikes have finished. Services will resume at 8am, with full service resumed by late morning.
Will trains and buses be disrupted?
The London Overground lines, National Rail, and London bus services will all be running as usual during the strikes. They are likely to be a lot busier than normal, though, so it’ll probably be worth giving yourself some extra time to get to where you need to go.
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