Today15:05 BSTGatwick Express delayed due to points failureAll lines between between Gatwick and Purley on the Gatwick Express have been disrupted due to a points failure, the operator has announced.Disruption is expected to continue until approximately 15:15 and services will need to divert via Redhill in the meantime, they added.Southern, Thameslink and Gatwick Express services will run on fewer lines than usual until the issue is resolved.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday15:00 BSTSevere delays on Piccadilly lineThere is currently no service eastbound between Acton Town and Hyde Park Corner eastbound due to an obstruction on the tracks at Barons Court, TfL has announced.Severe delays remain in place across the rest of the line while the issue is dealt with.Today11:58 BSTServices between Fulwell and Shepperton remain suspended South Western Railway says all lines remain blocked between Fulwell and Shepperton after heavy rain flooded the railway."Train services running to and from these stations have been suspended between Fulwell and Shepperton," it said. "Disruption is expected until the end of the day."Today11:47 BSTWill there be more strikes in June?Fresh strike action is expected to hit London bus routes later this month following a dispute around scheduling and driver fatigue, the Unite union said.More than 300 drivers at the East London Bus & Coach Company, part of Stagecoach, plan to walk out again from Thursday, June 11 to Sunday, June 14.Commuters are warned that services operating from Bow bus garage, including those that go to central London and Westfield Stratford City shopping centre, will be impacted.The affected routes are: 8, N8, 25, N25, 45, 205, N205 and 425.Today11:36 BSTReactions to the Tube strikesFrustrated commuters took to social media yesterday as strike action saw journeys either delayed or cancelled.One Tube user said they were "so sick" of the strikes while another took the opportunity to get some more steps in.Content cannot be displayed without consentContent cannot be displayed without consentToday11:15 BSTStrikes had 'serious impact on Londoners, businesses and commuters,' Khan saysThe mayor of London said this week's Tube strikes had a "serious impact on Londoners, businesses and commuters" and urged talks between TfL and RMT to resume."The workers on strike lose a day's salary, TfL loses revenues, businesses are losing their customers, people have hospital appointments they can't get to. This is a massive inconvenience," Sir Sadiq said.Sadiq Khan said the strikes were a 'massive inconvenience'(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)Today11:02 BSTElizabeth line resumes a good serviceThere is a good service on the Elizabeth line, which was earlier hit by delays after a tree fell on the track at Gidea Park.The whole Tube and Overground network is now reporting a good service overall.Today10:21 BSTRush hour thunderstorms expected during Thursday's strikeThunderstorms are expected over London tomorrow as planned strike action gets underway, according to BBC Weather.This is largely expected during the morning rush hour, with further storms predicted later in the day.Rain and thunder is expected in the capital tomorrow(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)Today09:54 BST'Not ideal' say tourists who didn't know about Tube strikeAustralian tourists Chris and Anna Sellings said they had no idea there was a Tube strike during their trip to London."It's not ideal for tourists is it?" Chris told the BBC. "It's not ideal for anyone."An American tourist who was also unable to get on a train yesterday was heard saying "I've wasted thousands of dollars on this trip," an X user said.One person responded: "Turn around and go get a taxi love - it's not difficult."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday09:39 BSTWhen will normal Tube services resume?Normal service is expected today and Friday June 5, TfL says.During the walkout tomorrow from 00:01 to 23:59, there will be no service on the Circle line, the Piccadilly line, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.Today09:16 BSTRMT hits out at frustrated Tube userThe RMT Union has hit out at a frustrated commuter who called striking Tube drivers "entitled".Responding on X, the group said: "Our members are simply seeking to establish what the implications are of proposed wholesale changes to their terms and conditions."That's not entitled, that's a fundamental and basic right, Emily."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday09:04 BSTKids almost missed A-Level and GSCE exams due to strike, dad saysA dad has told how his two sons made their A-Level and GCSE exams "by the skin of their teeth" yesterday after Tube strikes forced him to drive them to school."My sons made it by the skin of their teeth but anxiety levels were sky high while they were sitting in grid-locked traffic," Rick told the BBC.He called the strike "totally disgraceful", adding: "I will never forgive the unions if this jeopardises their futures."Tube strikes sparked traffic across London (file image)(Image: Facundo Arrizabalaga)Today08:51 BSTTfL status update ahead of second Tube strikeThe second Tube strike isn't expected until much later tonight, but some TfL lines are still facing disruption this morning.There are currently minor delays on the Central line and the Elizabeth line between Whitechapel and Shenfield.Today08:38 BSTDisruption expected all day today between London and Shepperton All lines between Fulwell, west London, and Shepperton, north Surrey, are blocked today due to heavy rain flooding on the tracks, South Western Rail has said."Engineers worked throughout the evening and early morning to remove the water and restore the service but were not successful," the operator said."Work will continue throughout the day to clear the flooding and ensure the railway is safe before services can be reinstated."Today08:30 BSTSecond Tube strike to go ahead as planned, transport chief saysA London transport boss has dashed hopes that the RMT may scrap its second planned strike this week.Nick Dent, Director of Customer Operations on the London Underground for Transport for London, said the union was clear it would be walking out again on Thursday.Asked if there was any chance of a deal that could prevent the second strike from occurring, he said: "Unfortunately, not this week. We did ask yesterday. We were in talks at Acas.Dent told BBC Radio London yesterday: "We asked them to suspend both strike days this week to allow further talks to take place."We did agree together that talks would continue next week, but unfortunately, the RMT made clear to us yesterday they had made the decision to go ahead with both days this week."We are available for talks. We'd talk today, or we'd talk tomorrow, but they made clear, unfortunately, that both of these days will be going ahead this week."Today08:22 BSTStrikes are a 'sign of failure,' Khan saysLondon Mayor Sir Sadiq Khan called yesterday's stike a "sign of failure" as he urged RMT and Transport for London (TfL) to "get round the table" before Thursday's planned 24-hour walkout.Sadiq Khan(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)Today08:16 BSTExact times to avoid Tube travelTfL has issued guidance for those wanting to avoid disruption where they can tomorrow.During the strike, services will start late and finish early. There will be limited services before 6:30am on Thursday, and customers are being warned to complete their journeys before 9pm.Today08:12 BSTSouth Western Railway route blocked by heavy floodingChaos has already descended on the London rail network this morning with all lines blocked between Fulwell and Shepperton due to heavy flooding.Train services running to and from these stations have been suspended with disruption expected until the end of the day, South Western Railway has said.Content cannot be displayed without consentToday07:58 BSTTube usage down 43% yesterdayTfL apologised to customers for the disrupted service yesterday, but said 60% of drivers turned up for work - which is more than in previous strikes.According to TfL's data, around 86% of Oyster and contactless card taps had been recorded across London on Tuesday compared to the equivalent day last year.Tube usage was down 43%, the Elizabeth line was up 17%, the Overground was up 9% and bus usage was up 5%.A closed Covent Garden station(Image: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)Today07:40 BSTWhen will the next Tube strike start?The next 24-hour Tube strike will begin at one minute past midnight this evening and will end at 23:59 BST.TfL has warned commuters to expect disruption to journeys on all lines during this time.No service is expected on the Circle line, the Piccadilly line, the Metropolitan line between Baker Street and Aldgate, and the Central line between White City and Liverpool Street.TfL says it expects to run services on other Tube lines on both days, "but levels will vary".Today07:17 BST'Cannot imagine the damage this is doing to London's economy'Yesterday's strike left many commuters stranded on platforms as reduced services meant longer waiting times - with some lines suspended altogether.One Tube user said they could not imagine "the damage this is doing to London's economy".Content cannot be displayed without consentToday06:59 BSTWhat services will run as normal during the Tube strikes?Here's the low-down if you're wondering: What services will run as normal during Thursday's Tube strikes?Other TfL services like the Elizabeth line, DLR, the London Overground, buses, and trams will all run as normal. Commuters, heed this warning, though: Expect them to be busy. TfL's travel advice is to plan ahead, check before you travel, and to use alternative routes if possible. Alternatively, you could skip public transport altogether and make the most of summer by walking or biking in, if possible. Or catch an exorbitantly priced Uber, as the ride-share app takes full advantage of the chaos.Today06:50 BSTHammersmith & City Line follows example led by District LineThe Hammersmith & City Line has followed the lead of the District Line this morning, and has joined its brothers and sisters back under the 'good service' column on the TfL website.The Circle Line, however, is still experiencing severe delays.Looks like there's one black sheep in every family (and it ain't the Northern Line).Today06:47 BSTDistrict Line whipped into shape by TfLIt would seem delays on the District Line have been brought under control, with that underground service now joining its brethren under the 'good service' column on the TfL website.Today06:40 BSTBedlam breaks out on the Circle LineBad news if you're a commuter hoping to travel on the Circle Line this morning. TfL is reporting "severe delays due to train cancellations". The entire line is affected,As for the District Line, there are minor delays between Turnham Green to Ealing Broadway. On the Hammersmith & City, there are minor delays across the entire line.There is a good service rating on all other lines.Today06:31 BSTUh oh - some lines now experiencing delaysDelays are now being experienced on the Circle, District, and Hammersmith & City lines.TfL is reporting delays on the Tube(Image: TfL)Today06:13 BSTUnion takes swipe at miffed commuterThe RMT Union has lashed out at a frustrated commuter who branded those striking as "entitled" late last night.Responding on X, the group said: "Our members are simply seeking to establish what the implications are of proposed wholesale changes to their terms and conditions."That's not entitled, that's a fundamental and basic right, Emily."Content cannot be displayed without consentToday05:56 BSTYesterday's Tube strike in picturesIn case you somehow missed it, the London underground was thrown into chaos yesterday when members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) walked off the job for 24 hours amid a dispute between the union and Transport for London.Here's Tuesday in pictures:Trains parked at Stratford Market Depot(Image: William Lailey / SWNS)Signs relating to the current strike action(Image: Getty Images)Strike action ended at 23:59 BST Tuesday(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)Commuters arrive at Liverpool Street station(Image: TOLGA AKMEN/EPA/Shutterstock)A commuter reads an information board at the closed Russell Square station today(Image: Vuk Valcic/ZUMA Press Wire/Shutterstock)Commuters boarding buses outside Charing Cross Station this afternoon(Image: Getty Images)Today05:51 BSTTLDR: What's happening with the Tube today?Too much text weighing you down? Still want to know what the go is this morning for your morning commute:Don't sweat it - we've got you covered. Here is a simple graphic that should sum up today's Tube journey's for you:Table detailing this week's disruptions to tube network(Image: TfL)Today05:44 BSTCommuters can expect a return to normalcy todayAccording to Transport for London, normal services are expected on Wednesday 3 June and Friday 5 June.‌