London Tube and DLR Strikes: September 2025 update

Tube and DLR strikes – September 2025

Strikes are planned on the Tube and DLR. If they go ahead, we expect services will be disrupted.

  • On Sunday 7 September, there will be disruption across the Tube, with limited services running
  • From Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September 2025, Tube services will be severely disrupted, with little to no service expected
  • On Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September 2025, there will also be no service on the DLR

Other TfL services, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams, will be running normally but are likely to be extremely busy. At times, they may not be able to stop at stations shared with the Tube.

Sunday 7 September

  • Disruption across Tube network
  • Limited services running
  • Services that run will finish early
  • Complete your journey by 18:00
  • DLR running normal service

Monday 8 to Thursday 11 September

Tube

  • Disruption expected across Tube network
  • Little to no service running
  • No service before 08:00
  • Complete your journey by 18:00

DLR

  • Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11 September only: no DLR service due to strike
  • All other days: full service
  • Stations shared with Tube services: possible disruption

Elizabeth line

  • There are no strikes on the Elizabeth line
  • Trains will not stop at stations between Whitechapel and Bond Street at these times:
    • Monday 8 and Wednesday 10: before 07:30 and after 22:30
    • Tuesday 9 and Thursday 11: before 08:00
  • Stations shared with Tube services: possible disruption

Friday 12 September

Tube

  • No service before 08:00
  • Normal service on all lines by late morning

DLR

  • Normal service

Elizabeth line

  • Normal service

Other services

Other TfL services, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground and trams, will be running on strike days.

  • Services will be extremely busy
  • Some services may be unable to stop at all stations or run to their normal destination at times

Travel advice

If you need to travel:

  • Plan ahead
  • Check before you travel
  • Allow extra time to complete your journey

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