There is no current London Underground (Tube) strike running today, 31 January 2026.

How long Tube strikes usually last

Most Tube industrial actions in recent years have been short‑term , typically:

  • A few days to a week of full or partial walkouts (for example, a five‑day strike in September 2025).
  • Sometimes spread across multiple separate strike days over a few weeks, rather than one continuous block.

What’s coming up now

  • The next major rail‑related disruption is a series of Overground/Windrush‑line strikes by RMT signallers and telecom staff, scheduled on three separate days across February–April 2026 , not a continuous “tube strike”.
  • Each of those industrial‑action days is expected to last a full 24‑hour period , but they are not Tube‑wide ; they mainly affect the Overground/Windrush line and associated signalling.

Quick reference table

What| Duration pattern| Lines mainly affected
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Recent Tube strikes (e.g., Sept 2025)| Around 5 consecutive days , with limited or no Tube service on strike days 79| Most Underground lines, with Elizabeth line and Overground often running (but busier) 9
Upcoming Feb–Apr 2026 action| Three separate 24‑hour strike days over several months 35| Overground/Windrush line and related signalling, not the full Tube network 3

If you tell me your specific date and line , I can give a tighter estimate of how long disruption is expected on that day.