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Tube strike: London Underground resumes 'normal service' | Tube strike: London Underground resumes 'normal service' |
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Services have resumed on the Tube, a day after strike action shut down the entire London Underground (LU) network. | |
The capital was plunged into travel chaos on Thursday, with a marked increase in commuters using Overground, bus and boat services. | The capital was plunged into travel chaos on Thursday, with a marked increase in commuters using Overground, bus and boat services. |
Transport for London (TfL) said a "good service" returned on Friday morning. | |
First Great Western Trains into London are still affected as a separate 48-hour strike action continues. | First Great Western Trains into London are still affected as a separate 48-hour strike action continues. |
The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union congratulated members who had participated in the Tube strike over pay and night services. | The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union congratulated members who had participated in the Tube strike over pay and night services. |
In a statement, general secretary Mick Cash said it was "time for serious and mature negotiations which address the issues at the heart of this dispute". | In a statement, general secretary Mick Cash said it was "time for serious and mature negotiations which address the issues at the heart of this dispute". |
"The ball is now firmly in LU's court," he added. | |
LU managing director Mike Brown said it was "working hard" to resolve the dispute and had contacted the conciliation service ACAS to resume to the talks. | |
LU previously said it could not rule out possible disruption during the morning rush hour, but trains started operating from 05:00 BST. | |