Because you live in London? Or you visit? Or you just enjoy watching a good drama from afar? This affects all of us who have places to be and brunches to eat.
If the strikes had gone ahead, we’re talking no service on major lines. The Central line? Dead. The Jubilee? A ghost town. You would have had to walk. Or—gasp—take the bus. And we all know how that turns out.
So for now, breathe easy. But keep your Oyster card topped up, just in case. You never know when the peace talks go sour.
Train strikes: Full list of October 2026 dates and rail lines affected
A Moment of Appreciation
Let’s give a little round of applause to the RMT. Not because they’re always right, but because they actually communicated. Imagine that—a union and management talking before everything goes up in flames. Revolutionary.
And let’s not forget the tube drivers themselves. They’ve got a tough gig. Crawling through tunnels, dealing with drunk people at 11 PM, and pretending they don’t hear the guy singing “Wonderwall” off-key.
They deserve a fair roster. They also deserve a medal for not losing their minds every time someone asks, “Is this train going to Cockfosters?” Yes. Yes, it is. The map says so.
So here’s the bottom line: strikes are off (for now). Your commute is safe. Your brunch reservations are secure. The pigeons will have to wait another day to reclaim the Underground.
But keep an ear out. This story is like a tube journey: it might look smooth, but there’s always a chance of severe delays. And maybe, just maybe, we’ll all get a happy ending where everyone gets a fair shift and a biscuit.
Until then, enjoy the ride. And for goodness’ sake, stand on the right on the escalator. We have standards to maintain.
