Two London Tube strikes have been called off next week, but 12 more dates are planned in 2026. The planned stoppages on March 24–25 and March 26–27 will no longer go ahead.

However, strikes will take place across 12 days in April, May and June. Remaining strikes are still set for: April 21–22, April 23–24, May 19–20, and May 21–22, with additional action added for June 16 and June 18. Last ditch talks are scheduled in the coming days and weeks to try to reach a negotiated settlement.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: “Through our show of industrial strength and unity, we have forced management into a position where they are now willing to seriously engage with the issues our members want addressing. Further talks will take place and the dispute remains live.”

The industrial action is being taken in protest against what the RMT describes as the implementation of a “compressed four-day workweek” for tube drivers.

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Nick Dent, director of customer operations for London Underground, said: “We are pleased that RMT has suspended its planned industrial action between Tuesday 24 March and Friday 27 March.

“This is good news for London and we will continue to work constructively with the trade unions to avoid disruption and address concerns.”

Tube drivers are set to strike on six separate occasions, each lasting 24 hours, spread over 12 dates:

• April 21-22 (12pm to 11.59am)
• April 23-24 (12pm to 11.59am)
• May 19-20 (12pm to 11.59am)
• May 21-22 (12pm to 11.59am)
• June 16-17 (12pm to 11.59am)
• June 18-19 (12pm to 11.59am)

Drivers in the ASLEF union, as well as RMT members who are not drivers, are not participating in the strike, so TfL anticipates the disruption will be less severe than the strikes in September.