London Underground strike 19th to 22nd May 2026

Planned strike action by RMT Tube drivers affecting all Tube services will take place between Tuesday 19 and Friday 22 May.

A service is expected on most Tube lines. However, there will be disruption to journeys and service levels will vary throughout the week.

Tuesday 19 and Thursday 21 May

• Morning – normal services expected until mid-morning
• Mid-morning – some disruption to journeys as services start to reduce ahead of strike action starting
• After midday – disruption to journeys expected on all lines and Tube services that do run will finish early

Wednesday 20 and Friday 22 May

• Morning – disruption to journeys expected on all lines. Tube services that do run will start later than normal
• After midday – continued disruption to journeys throughout the afternoon and evening as we return the service to normal
• Evening – normal service

Buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and Trams

During these strikes, buses, DLR, Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams will be running as normal but are expected to be busy.

Plan ahead, allow more time for your journey and check before you travel.

For full details on strikes, visit the TFL website.