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Londoners have been able to enjoy several blissful months without any major tube or train strikes. But we should all know by now that a strike-free London tends to be short-lived.
Industrial action is planned throughout this week. The good news is that it won’t bring the tube network to a standstill in the same way September’s strikes did – only one Underground line will be impacted.
If you’re taking the Piccadilly line this week, prepare for potential delays, disruptions and even cancellations due to the strikes. Here’s everything you need to know.
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When are the Piccadilly line strikes?
The strikes aren’t actually on the Piccadilly line, rather at the depot that serves the service. RMT members working at the Northfields Depot in Ealing are on strike from the evening of Sunday February 15 until the morning of Saturday February 21.
Which services will be affected?
Piccadilly line trains will still be running, but are likely to face more disruption than normal because of the strikes. It’s difficult to predict exactly what that disruption will look like, though. Services will start a little later in the day and TfL says that delays are particularly likely before 8am. So, make sure to check their status online before travelling and leave plenty of time to get to where you need to be.
No other lines are expected to be impacted by the industrial action.
When are the next tube strikes?
There’s no industrial action planned for the London Underground but strikes are lined up for the Overground. You can find out about those here.
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