Disruption is anticipated on most tube lines, and travellers should verify plans before travel as services will be busier.

A planned Transport for London Tube strike on Tuesday, May 31, 2026, from 12:01 a.m. to 11:59 p.m., is set to disrupt four major lines and affect travel in London, with possible follow-up action on Thursday.

The dispute centers on a proposed voluntary four-day working week for drivers, which the RMT argues could worsen safety and working conditions, while TfL says the schedule would be voluntary and would keep contractual hours for those who choose five days.

Specific lines will see no service or severe disruption: Circle Line and Piccadilly Line entirely closed; the Metropolitan (Baker Street to Aldgate) and Central (White City to Liverpool Street) lines partially closed; other lines will run but with crowding and delays.

Travel tips include using alternative routes, paying with contactless or Oyster, and allowing extra time for connections to airports, major attractions, and events.

Tourist guidance emphasizes walking between nearby stations, using buses or overground services, and checking accessibility and shuttle options; expect understaffed stations and crowded interchanges.

The disruption is framed as part of broader negotiations over working conditions, safety standards, and flexible scheduling, with authorities urging continued dialogue to ensure passenger and staff safety.

Key stations likely to be busier on strike days include Paddington (Elizabeth Line access), Kings Cross St Pancras (Thameslink), Victoria (bus routes), and Euston (nearby connections).

Elizabeth Line, DLR, London Overground, buses, and trams will run but are expected to be busier and may experience crowding and delays.

Alternative travel options such as Overground, DLR, Elizabeth Line, buses, trams, and cycling are advised, with TfL urging passengers to check the journey planner.

Strike hours run from midnight to 11:59 p.m. on both days, with limited early morning and late-night service, and journeys are advised to be completed by around 9 p.m.