Tube travellers face chaos today after union staff begin a 24-hour strike. The walkout has been organised by the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT), which represents 8,000 tube workers, and will take place from 8pm today until 8pm the tomorrow.
RMT Members will not clock on for shifts between these times in protest over safety issues on the Underground.
The union claims that London Underground has not consulted with it about the Government's proposed Public Private Partnership (PPP).
Timetables will be severely disrupted and a skeleton service will be in operation. The service is not expected to return to normal until Friday morning, and all London traffic will be affected as commuters use alternative transport.
July 17, 2002 12:00
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