London tube strike to go ahead Wednesday, TfL says
London Underground will see new strikes this week after the union rejected its offer in a dispute over terms and conditions for the introduction of 24-hour train services from September.
The union, which rejected the offer made on Friday by London Underground, will take industrial action for 24 hours starting on Wednesday, the second strike in a month.
“On Friday we provided a revised offer, which we believe addresses all of the unions’ concerns, rewards our hardworking staff and remains sustainable and affordable. We are now asking the unions to call off the planned strike action and put this very fair offer to their members,” Steve Griffiths, London Underground’s chief operating officer, said.
Unions are not against the all-night running of tube trains but are seeking guarantees about the number of weekend nightshifts staff will be asked to work.
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London Underground, however, has made it clear that most tube drivers will only be required to do a few additional weekend night-shifts.
Transport for London is advising passengers to allow more time for their journeys before the tube service closes at 6.30pm on Wednesday and continues through Thursday. Full service resumes on Friday.
Transport for London will deploy staff at key stations to help help people get to their destinations on foot, by bus or by Santander Cycles, which will include extra cycle hubs. In addition, around 250 extra buses will be provided to boost capacity.
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