Unions suspend London Underground strike
The RMT union has also suspended a planned strike by its members on London Underground, sources said.
Underground strike will cost London millions of pounds
London mayor Boris Johnson has called the Underground strike "pointless" with many passengers set to be affected by today's action and business groups warning it will cost the capital's economy millions of pounds.
The Conservatives have again called for changes to employment laws covering the numbers voting for strikes in a ballot, while Mr Johnson has urged the unions to call off the action and return to talks.
Bob Crow and Manuel Cortes, leaders of the RMT and TSSA unions, accused the mayor of refusing to meet them to discuss the ticket office closures.
As the row raged, commuters and other passengers faced travel misery until services return to normal on Friday.
Another 48 hour strike is planned next week.
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Tube peace talks to take place on Friday
Union leaders were under pressure tonight to call off the strike after it emerged new peace talks would take place on Friday.
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Bob Crow tells ITV News: I don't use ticket offices
Bob Crow has told ITV News that he does not use ticket offices at London Underground stations.