Transport for London (TfL) strikes: April and May 2026

20 Apr 2026, 4 p.m.

Transport for London (TfL) upcoming strikes: expect travel disruption

Industrial action has been planned by some Tube drivers which may affect your journey to GOSH.

Dates of strikes:

Tuesday 21 to Wednesday 22 April
Thursday 23 to Friday 24 April
Tuesday 19 to Wednesday 20 May
Thursday 21 to Friday 22 May

All strikes run from 12pm to 12pm the following day, but disruption will continue into the afternoons and evenings of strike days. The strikes will affect the whole network.

Strikes are also planned for dates June.

Please check the TfL website for up-to-date information before you travel.

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