Tube Strikes Next Week: Dates and times plus will it impact the London Marathon?
The London Marathon is taking place on Sunday April 26.
Transport for London has shared on their website how the strikes will affect the network. Transport for London has said: “The strikes will affect the whole Tube network. A reduced service will run across most lines but significant disruption is expected.
“Any services that do run will be less frequent, very busy, and you may not be able to board the first train. No service expected on the Piccadilly and Circle lines. No service expected on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate. No service expected on the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.”
In March the RMT press office released a statement which read: “RMT has announced strike action on London Underground over the introduction of a compressed four-day working week on tube drivers.
“London Underground (LU) bosses are pushing ahead with a plan to compress a normal working week into four days despite the proposals being rejected by a majority of Train Operators in e-referendums.
“Members have concerns about shift lengths, unacceptable working time arrangements, transfer and allocation processes, and the potential impact on fatigue and safety.
“Union representatives have attempted to resolve the situation over several months but LU have refused to negotiate, pushing ahead with the unpopular plan without an agreement with RMT.”
When are the strike dates in April?
The strike dates are 21–22 April (12:00pm Tuesday to 11:59am Wednesday) and 23–24 April (12:00pm Thursday to 11:59am Friday).
Will tube strikes impact the London Marathon?
The London Marathon is taking place on Sunday April 26. In March someone took to the Facebook group for the LONDON MARATHON 2026/2027(OFFICIAL) and wrote: “FYI- anyone not London based or hasn’t seen the news, Tube strikes planned on 23rd and 24th April .
“I know marathon is 26th but for anyone flying/travelling into the city. Details on which tube lines etc is yet to be revealed but will likely be disruption across the whole service. Hopefully by Sunday it’s back in action or will not be a fun day for spectators… Anyone London based will also know these can get called off at last minute so make sure to check London news everyday in the days leading up. Elizabeth line is the one line where no strikes are planned currently .”