Londoners are set for a fresh bout of travel misery in the coming days as Tube workers take several days of strike action – which is effectively set to bring the network to a standstill.

RMT and Aslef members working on the London Underground are staging a ‘week of action’ beginning on Sunday, July 23 and ending on Saturday, July 29.

The RMT has said the action is in response to 600 jobs being at risk on the network, affecting every aspect of the Tube, including stations and maintenance.

Transport for London has said that the strikes will result in little or no Tube service for much of the week – although not every day will see a complete shutdown.

What is happening on each of the strike days and when will Tubes run?

Is there a Tube strike every day next week?

While there is action being taken by Tube workers from July 23-29 there is not an outright strike every day.

Here’s what you can expect over the next week, according to Transport for London.

Sunday July 23 – services will finish earlier than usual, passengers are advised to complete journeys by 1900

Monday July 24 – no strike action, although services will start later than normal

Tuesday July 25 – little to no service expected on the Tube

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Wednesday July 26 – no Tube service expected including Night Tube

Thursday July 27 – little to no service expected on the Tube

Friday July 28 – no Tube service expected including Night Tube

Saturday July 29 – no strike action, although services will start later than normal

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: ‘This week of action will shut down the London Underground and show just how important the work of our members is.

‘Plans by TfL to cut 600 jobs and attack our member’s pensions are simply unacceptable.

‘We are aware that Mayor of London Sadiq Khan has had the TfL budget cut.

‘However, he needs to align himself with our union and his London Underground staff in pushing back against the Tory government, exposing their damaging agenda to a key part of London transport infrastructure.’

What other transport will be running in London?

There are no strikes on the Overground, Elizabeth Line, bus, DLR, tram or IFS Cloud Cable Car services.

However, some DLR, Overground (including night services) and Elizabeth Line trains may be affected by station closures where stations also serve Tube lines.

There are also planned closures on some services.

The roads are expected to be busier than usual, along with all other public transport services that are not on strike.

Transport for London has advised that you should plan, ahead, check before you travel that the station you are travelling to is open, and allow extra time for your journey.

They have also recommended walking or cycling to your destination where possible.

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