Tube strikes to shut most London Underground lines for 2 days
Tube strikes are expected to shut down most of the London Underground network for two entire days in the coming two weeks. Members of the drivers' union ASLEF will not come into work on November 7 and November 12 - completely shutting the Tube down. ASLEF was initially meant to strike at the same time as the RMT union, but the latter pulled out the day before planned action when they received an improved pay offer from Underground bosses this Friday (November 1). The change of plans will mean there is less disruption on fewer days than initially thought this month, but ASLEF members' absences will still be strongly felt. List of all current strike dates ASLEF members plan to strike despite the RMT's last-minute cancellation on Friday (Image: PA Wire/PA Images) The ASLEF strikes will take place on Thursday, November 7, and Tuesday, November 12. The union’s members will also take part in an overtime ban from November 3 to November 16 . Below is a full l...