London commuters endure long queues and packed buses amid tube strike

Nine in 11 tube lines shut as RMT and Unite stage latest 24-hour stoppage in dispute over jobs and pensions

Commuters in London battled travel chaos on Thursday morning, with nine out of the 11 tube lines closed due to a 24-hour strike by London Underground staff.

Passengers have been urged to avoid the tube and check before they travel due to the latest strike by staff in the RMT and Unite unions in a long-running dispute over jobs and pensions. The Elizabeth Line, Docklands Light Railway, tram and national rail services are expected to run as normal but may be busier at peak times.