Last update: 10:30 1-June 2026
Problem
London Underground have confirmed proposed strike action which is likely to have an impact on London Underground services on Tuesday 2 June and Thursday 4 June.
Impact
Chiltern Railways are expecting to run a normal timetabled service during this week's planned London Underground industrial action.
Currently we do not expect our services to be affected.
London Underground have shared detailed information on the anticipated impact that the industrial action will have on their services.
Advice
Customers wishing to travel using London Underground services should be aware that their journeys may be disrupted and that they may have to complete their journey using a different route to what was planned, or by using a different mode of transport.
Other than as detailed on the TfL website, buses, the Docklands Light Railway and other Transport for London services are expected to run as normal, but may be busier than usual.
FAQS
- When is the industrial action taking place?
- This industrial action is happening on Tuesday 2 June and on Thursday 4 June.
- Why is the industrial action happening?
- This industrial action is being taken by London Underground employees.
- What does the industrial action mean for my journey?
- Chiltern Railways expects to run a normal service on both days. Your journey is however likely to be affected if you expect to continue your journey using the Tube.
- I have bought a ticket to travel on a day impacted by industrial action, can I use it on a different day instead?
- No.
- Will my ticket(s) be valid on any other route?
- Chiltern Railways expect to run a normal serve, so no special arrangements have been made.
- Is there a different timetable on the affected days?
- No. Chiltern Railways expect to run a normal timetable.
- Will stations and ticket offices be open on the days affected by industrial action?
- Yes.
- Will I be able to buy an Advance ticket to travel on the affected days?
- Yes.
- I have bought an Advance ticket to travel on the affected days, will I be able to get a refund?
- No. All normal terms & conditions for these tickets apply.
- I have assistance booked over the strike period, what should I do?
- Normal arrangements for assisted travel will be in place.
- Am I able to get a refund on a ticket purchased to travel on any of the days affected by the London Underground industrial action?
- If you purchase any Ticket(s) and then choose not to travel, you may apply for a refund from the original retailer, unless the terms and conditions of your Ticket(s) state otherwise. You must do this prior to your Ticket(s) first becoming valid for travel. Refund requests submitted once the Ticket has become valid for travel will only be considered in exceptional circumstances where evidence of non-use or part-use is supplied, and must be submitted no later than 28 days after the expiry of the Ticket(s). In the case of part-used Tickets where a refund is agreed, a deduction will normally be made for travel already undertaken.
- Should I still buy a Seven Day (weekly) Season ticket?
- Customers should carefully consider whether it is cost effective buying a weekly season ticket for any period of industrial action as, depending on your journeys / travel patterns, it could be better for you to buy tickets to buy on individual days if indeed it is even possible to complete your journey.
- I have a season ticket valid for one month or more. What are my options?
- There are no special arrangements in place as Chiltern Railways plan to run a full normal timetabled service.
- What if I have a Flexi Season ticket to use on the strike day?
- There are no special arrangements in place.
- If I do decide to travel on the day of the strike, will I receive compensation?
- No. Normal Delay Repay arrangements will apply should your journey with Chiltern Railways be disrupted on the day.