London tube strike and the Victoria Line, Tuesday 21st April 2026 – status updates
Disruption is expected across London’s tube network today and tomorrow, with a number of lines being hit ahead of the first of a series of 24-hour strikes. The strike action …
Black News 
Disruption is expected across London’s tube network today and tomorrow, with a number of lines being hit ahead of the first of a series of 24-hour strikes.
The strike action starts at noon today (21st April 2026), with no service expected on the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street, and no trains on the Piccadilly and Circle lines, nor on the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate.
Significant delays are expected on the Victoria line – we advise you to check TfL’s service status map before setting out.
Four other one day strikes are scheduled for the following dates:
- 19–20 May (12:00 Tuesday – 11:59 Wednesday)
- 21–22 May (12:00 Thursday – 11:59 Friday)
- 16–17 June (12:00 Tuesday – 11:59 Wednesday)
- 18–19 June (12:00 Thursday – 11:59 Friday)
Why are drivers taking action?
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are striking over plans to introduce a voluntary compressed four-day working week.
This will introduce longer shifts which the union says could lead to fatigue and impact safety. In response, TfL insists that the changes are optional and would give drivers more days off without reducing pay.
More info
