Night Tube: Union Calls Off Planned Strikes

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union has suspended strikes it was due to hold next week over plans for the Night Tube.

The strikes had been due on 8 and 10 September but an RMT spokesman said the decision had been made to put them off after it was announced the Night Tube would be postponed.

"As the implementation of night Tube has been suspended until we reach agreement and we are continuing discussions and negotiations on all related matters, RMT has suspended the strike action called for September 8 and 10.

"However we remain in dispute and all industrial action called to not co-operate with Night Tube at local level including modelling and trials remains in place.

"If further negotiations prove negative then further industrial action will be called in defence of our agreements and for proper pay for our members."

Two strikes near the end of August were also called off.

The unions held two 24-hour strikes in July which closed the Tube network completely, causing travel misery for millions of commuters and tourists.

Buses were packed and many people ended up walking to work.