Support the Meridian
Independent journalism, funded by readers.
Support us

LiveTube strike: unions and TfL to resume talks on Monday as fourth day of walkouts ends

Services expected to return gradually on Sunday morning; both sides say gap on pay has narrowed

A southbound platform on the Northern line.
A southbound platform on the Northern line. Photograph: Mark Ahsmann/Wikimedia Commons
Daily Meridian reporters
Last modified Mon, 12 Oct 2026 12:34 BST
First published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 09:34 BST
Share

Transport for London apologised to passengers and said contingency bus services would run…

Transport for London apologised to passengers and said contingency bus services would run through the weekend.

Both sides said on Saturday evening that the gap on pay had narrowed, though neither would…

Both sides said on Saturday evening that the gap on pay had narrowed, though neither would give figures. The dispute also covers rostering changes that the union says would extend working weeks.

6h ago

Services are expected to return gradually from Sunday morning, with a full timetable unlikely…

Services are expected to return gradually from Sunday morning, with a full timetable unlikely before the afternoon.

7h ago

Talks between Transport for London and the main drivers' union will resume on Monday after a…

Talks between Transport for London and the main drivers' union will resume on Monday after a fourth day of strikes brought most of the Underground to a halt.

8h ago

We are closing this live blog now. Thank you for following along. You can read our full report on UK.

Sign up to First Edition

Our morning email breaks down the key stories of the day, telling you what's happening and why it matters.

Privacy notice: newsletters may contain info about charities, online ads and content funded by outside parties.

Explore more on these topics
UKUK newsLiveAnalysis