Friday, July 13, 2018
London’s Piccadily tube line strike was cancelled which could have caused major travel chaos for travelers.
The walkout was expected to start at 9pm yesterday and would have ended on Saturday morning. It was confirmed by the Transport for London spokesperson that the strike was called off after discussion with Rail, Maritime and Transport Union (RMT).
It was predicted that the strike would have caused havoc during a busy week for London. After watching England’s semi-final match with Croatia the returning football fans will be haevely affected and the protesters going to the central London on Thursday evening and Friday to take part in the anti-Trump protests ahead of the US president’s arrival in UK today.
Drivers had plans of walk out over the working conditions and staffing. The Piccadilly line also connects passengers commuting from the London’s Heathrow airport into the central London. The RMT union released a statement that mentioned its member were to strike over a series of attacks on the working condition and staffing levels. The line will have normal service now.
Mayor of London Sadiq Khan was pleased to hear that the proposed strike on the Piccadilly Line, scheduled from Friday until Saturday morning was suspended. Due to engagement in constructive dialogue with trade unions, in the past two years the number of days lost to strikes on the Underground was reduced by 65%. This was a good news for commuters, visitors and staffs.
Nigel Holness, Network Operations Director for London Underground was pleased that the RMT made the decision to withdraw the strike action planned. This will ensure that the customers will not have their journeys disrupted.
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