DLR: Services halted as RMT staff strike for two days

DLR services will be halted for two days on Tuesday

Rail passengers have been warned there is a limited service on London's Docklands Light Railway (DLR) because of a two-day strike that began on Tuesday.

Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union are taking action on 7 and 8 November in a dispute over pay.

Transport for London (TfL) has advised customers to check before they travel.

Any services running will be very limited, TfL warned, starting later and finishing much earlier than normal.

It also said some disruption was expected to continue on Thursday morning.

Glynn Barton, TfL's chief operating officer, said: "Strikes are bad news for everyone and we continue to work with our operator, KeolisAmey Docklands, to try and resolve the matter and avoid disruption to our customers.

"Our advice for our customers is clear; plan ahead, consider alternative routes, check before you travel and allow extra time to complete your journeys."

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Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) members have been carrying out an overtime and rest day working ban in pursuit of an improved pay offer.

The union said staff have been offered a pay rise that is less than half the rate of RPI inflation.

General Secretary Mick Lynch called on the company to "stand by its commitments" rather than holding back on the pay uplift that staff deserved.

"RMT remains available for meaningful talks to reach a settlement," he said.

The union has also warned national rail strikes could impact passengers until Easter after members voted to continue industrial action for the next six months in a dispute over job security, pay and conditions.

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