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London is currently facing its first strike action on the tube since all the way back in March 2023. RMT union members started walking out last Friday (September 5), though the most disruptive action properly began on Sunday September 7.
Before the strikes even began, they were disruptive – Coldplay postponed two dates of their record-breaking run at Wembley Stadium, and Post Malone rescheduled his Tottenham Hotspur Stadium gigs too.
Worried about getting around the capital during the strikes? You can find a general guide to travelling across the city on industrial action days here, and see a specific guide to the Elizabeth line on strike days here. But what about the Overground? Here’s what you need to know.
When are the September 2025 tube strikes?
RMT union members are walking out from Friday, September 5 to Thursday, September 11. However, the most impactful period of action will be from September 7 to 11.
Service returns at 8am on September 12, though full service will not return until late morning.
Will the Underground strikes affect the Overground?
The Overground network – that is, the Lioness, Windrush, Weaver, Liberty, Mildmay and Suffragette lines – is running as usual throughout the tube strikes. However, TfL warns that it (as well as the Lizzie line and trams) is ‘likely to be extremely busy’.
How long will the industrial action last?
The tube strikes are set to last for five whole days, with TfL saying ‘little to no service’ is expected from Monday September 7 and 8am on Friday September 12.
DLR strikes will take place on two dates: Tuesday September 9 and Thursday September 11 2025.
Will trains and buses be disrupted?
Buses and non-tube trains will be running as normal, but they will likely be much busier. Allow more time than usual for travel, and expect to be crammed in.
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