London is facing significant travel disruption as Underground workers have commenced a five-day strike. Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union have walked out due to an ongoing dispute regarding pay and working hours.

The strike has resulted in a limited Tube service operating until 6pm today, with little to no service expected across the London Underground network from Monday to Thursday. Commuters are advised to seek alternative travel options, as the strike is likely to cause chaos during peak travel times.

While the Elizabeth Line and London Overground will continue to operate, they may not stop at stations connected to Tube lines. Additionally, bus services are expected to be busier than usual. The Docklands Light Railway (DLR) will not be in service at all on Tuesday and Thursday.

The RMT union's demands include a pay increase and what they describe as "fatigue management," alongside a request for a 32-hour working week. In response, Transport for London (TfL) has proposed a 3.4% pay rise but stated that it is "neither practical nor affordable" to reduce the standard 35-hour work week to 32 hours.

TfL has expressed a willingness to engage further with the unions to resolve the dispute, but the ongoing strike is set to impact thousands of commuters in the capital.