ELIZABETH LINE STRIKES: When in March are the strikes, what London stations are affected and where will taxi demand spike?
- Perry Richardson
- Feb 26
- 2 min read
Passengers using the Elizabeth line face significant disruption as ASLEF strike action is set to impact services on multiple days.
Travellers are urged to check ahead before setting out on Saturday 8 March and Monday 10 March.
Before a last minute agreement there was a plan to run no Elizabeth line services between Abbey Wood and Reading/Heathrow, including the central section from Paddington to Abbey Wood on 27 February and 1 March. Timings for services on 8 and 10 March will be confirmed closer to the date.
Passengers travelling to and from Heathrow Airport on the mornings following strike days should also check for possible delays.
While no other TfL services will be directly affected, the Jubilee, Central, and District lines are expected to be busier than usual. Planned engineering works on the DLR and other lines on 8 March may also impact journeys.
Travellers should allow extra time, consider alternative routes, and check the latest updates at tfl.gov.uk/strikes before travelling.
What kind of impact will the strikes have on taxi demand in the capital?
Elizabeth line strikes are likely to increase demand slightly for taxis across London, particularly at key stations where passengers have limited alternative routes.
Demand is likely to be highest at central London stations that have fewer direct interchanges with other London Underground lines. Passengers arriving at these stations may turn to taxis as their quickest option. Bond Street, Tottenham Court Road, and Farringdon, which usually offer direct Elizabeth line services, could see an increase in demand as people look for quicker alternatives to busy Underground routes.
Howard Smith, TfL’s Director of the Elizabeth line, said: “Talks are continuing, and we urge ASLEF to suspend any industrial action whilst these are taking place. We encourage ASLEF and MTR Elizabeth line to continue talking to try and resolve this dispute and avoid impacting our customers with strike action.
“If the strike action does go ahead, customers are urged to check before they travel, allow extra time for their journeys, and check the TfL website or the TfL Go app for the latest travel information.”
