There is set to be a reduced service on the District Line today due to strike action taking place.
ASLEF members will be walking out from 0.01am on Friday until 11.59pm.
The strike is taking place due to issues at the Acton Town depot.
TfL say commuters should expect a reduced service throughout the day.
Nigel Holness, London Underground’s Director of Network Operations, said: “The safety of our customers and our staff is our top priority. In this case, a driver was offered an alternative role on our stations following a number of safety incidents in their first few months of driving. With so many incidents in a short space of time, despite several weeks of training and assistance, it was simply not safe for this employee to continue in a role as a driver.
“The situation is not as the union has described as no disciplinary action has been taken against the employee and our action is in line with the safety policies agreed with our trade unions. I apologise to customers for the disruption this completely unnecessary strike will cause and call on the unions to continue working with us to ensure the safety of our customers and staff.”
The District line goes through Upminster, Hornchurch, Barking, Dagenham and Newham.
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