Transport for London (TfL) confirmed yesterday afternoon (7 January) that the planned tub strikes from 7-12 January have been "suspended" after progress was made in pay dispute with train union.

The union for train workers, RMT, also confirmed the suspension of strikes this week following talks with TfL.

RMT says the strikes would not go ahead after "progress" was made in discussions with TfL.

RMT general secretary Mick Lynch said: "Following further positive discussions today, the negotiations on a pay deal for our London Underground members can now take place on an improved basis and mandate with significant further funding for a settlement being made available. 

"This significantly improved funding position means the scheduled strike action will be suspended with immediate effect and we look forward to getting into urgent negotiations with TfL in order to develop a suitable agreement and resolution to the dispute."

The union is striking as it wants improved pay for its London Underground members and full staff travel facilities for all tube workers restored to prevent the creation of a two-tier workforce.

A TfL spokesperson said: "Today, we were made aware that the Mayor was able to provide additional funds to enable discussions with the unions to continue.

"This intervention from the Mayor has been discussed with the unions, and the RMT union has now suspended the planned strike action.

"However, as the action has been suspended at this late stage, Londoners will still face disruption tomorrow and we advise all customers to check the TfL website or the TfL Go app for the latest travel information.

"We will now meet with representatives of all the unions to agree on the best way for this funding to be used to resolve the current dispute. We will also seek to meet as soon as possible with the unions representing TfL staff."

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