Both unions suspend strike action on London Underground
The RMT and TSSA unions have suspended strike on London Underground after reaching a deal over ticket office closures.
The RMT and TSSA unions have suspended strike on London Underground after reaching a deal over ticket office closures.
I'm pleased the TSSA and the RMT have agreed to call off their planned strike following talks with the conciliation service ACAS.
It means further unnecessary disruption to London and Londoners has been averted.
TfL's negotiators have been ready since November to discuss the detail around ticket office closures.
The leader of the biggest tube union has signalled new battles ahead as the Underground enters an unprecedented period of modernisation.
A tube strike which threatened to cause misery for millions of commuters was called off at the last minute today.
The largest Tube union, the RMT, will decide this afternoon whether to call off tonight's 48 hour strike.