Central Line Hit By Walk Out

Reduced service running and delays expected

Commuters are facing problems today after drivers on the Central and Waterloo and City lines walked out in protest over the displacement of staff.

A reduced service is running on the Central Line, but there is said to be a 'good' service on the Waterloo and City line.

Transport for London has warned that some alternative stations and routes will be extremely busy.

A shuttle bus is operating between Epping and Chingford in north-east London. Other London Underground services are running as normal.

The dispute centres around plans to transfer eight train operators between Central line depots.

RMT general secretary Mick Cash said: "If [London Underground] are allowed to get away with this move on the Central Line they will start shunting drivers around at the drop of a hat regardless of the consequences."

London Underground say the strike is ' completely unnecessary'

Peter McNaught, operations director for the Central line, said: "We have made all reasonable efforts to resolve this dispute."

The 24-hour strike began last night at 21:00 GMT.

26th January 2017