The latest tube strikes, planned for Thursday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 12, have been cancelled. This follows talks between Transport for London (TfL) and the union Aslef over pay. The union said it had been given a “significantly improved” offer by London Underground management. The strikes were set to last for 24 hours and were expected to impact London Underground services on the days on either side of the walkouts. The RMT union also recently suspended the strikes that were due to start on the eve of November 1, following talks with Transport for London (TfL).
When are the next Tube strikes?
The 24-hour walkouts involving Aslef members, which were set to affect all London Underground services, have been called off. The strikes were planned for Thursday, November 7 and Tuesday, November 12. The RMT union has called off its upcoming strikes.
Is Eurostar affected by the strikes?
Eurostar isn’t affected by Tube strikes, although service may be affected by other walkouts, such as those by Eurotunnel staff or French railway operators, so check before you travel.
When are the next train strikes?
There are no train strikes planned.
How to get to London Heathrow if there’s a train strike
Heathrow is one of the best-connected airports in the UK and this helps if there’s a rail strike. There are frequent coach and TfL bus services, including overnight, when the London Underground is down. On rail strike days, you can catch the London Underground as normal, assuming there are no strikes on the network.
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Zipcar members can also take advantage of one-way drop-offs or pick-ups at Terminal 5.
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How to get to Gatwick if there’s a train strike
Sometimes trains run between central London and Gatwick airport on strike days, but they can be busy. They are also slower and may stop at more stations than usual. Check before you travel as the situation can vary depending on who’s striking. National Express coach services are the cheapest alternative and run regularly.
Zipcar is also operating its Flex fleet here, which allows one-way drop-offs at the airport.
How to get to Stansted if there’s a train strike
Stansted Express services can be affected during strike days and on the day after. It’s best to check the schedule before you travel. National Express or the Airport Bus Express shuttle service are the best alternatives.
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How to get to Luton airport if there’s a train strike
There are sometimes Thameslink services on strike days, but it’s best to check before you travel. As an alternative, there are coach services to Luton airport from central London, run by National Express and Arriva’s Greenline.
How to get to London City airport if there’s a train strike
The DLR is the best way to reach London City airport. The airport is also served by London buses.
How to get to Manchester airport if there’s a train strike
During previous strikes, there have been limited train services to Manchester airport but these can get busy. There is a good network of regional buses as an alternative, and you can also catch the Stagecoach service from central Manchester, or National Express services from surrounding cities.
How to get to Birmingham airport if there’s a train strike
There may be limited rail services on strike days — expect these to be busy. Birmingham airport is served by National Express and other coach operators.
Can I get a refund if I miss my holiday because of a rail strike?
While rail companies will refund the cost of your train fare, they are not obliged to do anything else. It’s your responsibility to get to the airport in good time.
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Some airlines are more lenient than others if you miss your flight. Some will offer to rebook you on to the next available flight for free, for example.
The best thing you can do is have comprehensive travel insurance, which should cover some of your out-of-pocket expenses if you end up having to cancel elements of your plans.
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