Tube strike explained: Everything you need to know about the RMT walkouts

Londoners faced travel chaos this week amid major disruption caused by Tube strikes which finally ended at midday on Friday.

A 24-hour strike from 12pm on Tuesday was followed by another at the same time on Thursday, with severe delays and suspensions hitting all tube lines.

Here is everything you need to know about the strikes.

TfL’s offer gave Tube drivers the chance to work a four-day week, with hours reduced from 36 to 35 hours, and drivers working longer shifts on days they work.

The RMT argued the working day would be too long under the proposals, risking driver fatigue and potentially compromising safety, wanting to negotiate a 32-hour week over four days.

While it was thought that the strike action could result in most trains being cancelled, some of the busiest underground lines, such as the Bakerloo, Victoria and Northern lines, managed to operate at around two-thirds of their normal service, resulting in only minor delays.

Pubs and restaurants have been badly hit however, with fewer workers travelling to offices. Data from Harri shows pub revenues fell 54% in the week-to-date.

Following the same midday to midday pattern as this week, the other strikes will be between May 19 and 20, May 21 and 22, June 16 and 17, and June 18 and 19.

An RMT spokesperson said: “Our strike is solid and reflects our growing presence in the driver grade in London Underground.

“TfL need to focus on revising the offer our members have overwhelmingly rejected to avert further disruption in the coming months.”

Nick Dent, Director of Customer Operations for London Underground said: “We urge the RMT to meet us to discuss their issues and call off the future strikes.

“We are sorry for the disruption Londoners experienced but are pleased we were able to run more services than planned during the RMT’s action.”