Summary

  1. Why are drivers striking?published at 10:30 BST 21 April

    Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) are taking action over plans to introduce a voluntary compressed four-day working week.

    The union argues the proposed longer shifts could lead to fatigue and impact safety.

    TfL says the changes are optional and would give drivers more days off without reducing pay.

  2. How long will disruption last?published at 10:09 BST 21 April

    An aerial picture taken with a drone shows London Underground tube trains parked at Cockfosters DepotImage source, EPA

    The strike - the first of six - runs from midday on Tuesday until just before midday on Wednesday.

    However, disruption is expected to begin earlier and continue into the evening after the strike ends.

    TfL says services will only begin recovering from midday on Wednesday.

    The following 24-hour strike begins at midday on Thursday, with four others set to take place on 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)
  3. Walkout already affecting some Tube linespublished at 09:52 BST 21 April

    James W Kelly
    BBC London

    More than two hours before the strike officially begins and we’re seeing disruption on the Circle line and the District line.

    The TfL status checker, external is reporting severe delays which it puts down to the strike action.

    In addition the Piccadilly line has minor delays due to the walkout.

    This is something the transport body did predict, saying that services will begin to be affected by mid-morning onwards.

    Elsewhere on the network, the Central line has minor delays as a result of "train cancellations", says TfL.

  4. Which lines are affected?published at 09:29 BST 21 April

    James W Kelly
    BBC London

    Chart showing how London Underground strikes affect travel from Tuesday 21 April to Friday 24 April, with disruption varying by time of day. Tuesday and Thursday run normally in the morning, with disruption from late morning and major disruption in the afternoon and evening. Wednesday and Friday have severe disruption in the morning, easing to some disruption by early afternoon and normal service by evening

    No service is expected on the Piccadilly and Circle lines during the strike.

    The Metropolitan line will not run between Baker Street and Aldgate, while the Central line is suspended between White City and Liverpool Street.

    TfL says most other lines will be affected, with trains finishing earlier than usual.

    Other services, such as the Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams continue to run but are expected to be busier than usual.

  5. Welcome to our Tube strike coveragepublished at 09:01 BST 21 April

    Hello and welcome to our live coverage of the latest strike to hit London's Tube network.

    From midday, drivers of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union will begin a series of 24-hour walkouts.

    Transport for London (TfL) says two entire lines - the Piccadilly and Circle - will have no service, while "significant disruption" is expected across the network.

    With disruption expected to begin before 12:00, we'll be bringing you the latest throughout the day.

    You can also follow coverage on BBC Radio London by clicking the "Listen live" button above.