Large-scale strike of subway workers in London: Passengers warned of difficulties and given advice
Next week is expected to be very difficult for Londoners and visitors using public transportation. Metro workers have announced their intention to strike for 5 days, from January 7 to 12.
Passengers were warned about the chaos in the transport system and advised to look for alternative ways to get around. According to MyLondon, Transport for London (TfL) and the union are actively negotiating to resolve the situation, but the strike remains in effect for now.
On January 7, the subway will stop working earlier than usual. Passengers are advised to leave the stations by 17:30, although the lines to the Emirates will try to stay open longer.
From Monday to Thursday, there will be almost no cars running, and on Friday, the metro will start running later than usual without interruption until noon.
The London Overground, Dockland Light Railway (DLR) and Elizabeth Lines are expected to operate as usual, but they may be affected by the strike. The same applies to bus routes.
Londoners have been warned that even those stations that remain open are likely to be overcrowded.
Passengers were advised to give preference to walking and cycling these days. So far, metro workers have not heard a proposal that would satisfy them.