London's transport network faces severe disruption this week as Tube workers stage strikes from 18 to 21 May, affecting the Victoria, Central, Jubilee, and Northern lines.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union has called the action over a dispute regarding pay and working conditions, warning of significant delays for the millions of commuters who depend on these key routes for work and school journeys.
Transport for London has advised passengers to check their website for real-time updates and plan alternative routes. TfL says it will provide regular information and support to travellers throughout the industrial action.
The strikes represent the latest escalation in ongoing tensions between the RMT and the government over workers' pay and conditions. The union has urged ministers to step in and negotiate what it calls "a fair deal" for its members.
With London's transport network already under strain, the four-day action threatens to bring additional chaos to the capital's streets as commuters seek alternative ways to reach their destinations. The RMT has criticised the government's approach to the dispute, demanding better pay and improved working conditions for underground staff.