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RMT suspends its action on the Night Tube allowing all lines to go ahead

Transport for London has said that planned industrial action by RMT will not go ahead on the Night Tube — and that this means, with the resumption of services on the Piccadilly line, that the full service will be restored at the weekend.

The Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan, said: “I’m delighted that from this Friday there will be a complete Night Tube service running once again. The full return of the Night Tube is at the heart of my vision to build a better and safer London for everyone. It shows our city is bouncing back. 

“I know this will be welcome news for Londoners and visitors to our city, helping people to make the most of everything on offer in the capital and supporting those working at night. Having all Night Tube lines running again will play a vital role in our city’s recovery from the pandemic, boosting the night-time economy and helping people get around the city overnight at weekends.”

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London’s Night Czar, Amy Lamé, said: “I’m thrilled that the Night Tube is returning to the Piccadilly line on Friday and Saturday nights. The return of all Night Tube services will enable those working throughout the night to travel to and from work safely and cheaply. Importantly, for the city’s night-time businesses, this will also give Londoners and visitors more ways to access and enjoy the capital’s world-leading hospitality and entertainment after dark.”  

Nick Dent, TfL’s Director of Customer Operations, said: ”It’s great to see that our Night Tube services will be back to full strength this weekend, with the Piccadilly line Night Tube service resuming tomorrow evening. This will complete the reintroduction of all five Night Tube lines following a difficult two years. Night Tube provides a safe and quick travel option for all Londoners and visitors looking to make the most of all the capital has to offer in the evenings, and those who need to travel to or from work at night. The summer is the perfect time for Londoners and visitors to enjoy everything in the city and we hope the full return of the Night Tube will be a further boost to the capital’s recovery.” 

Ros Morgan, Chief Executive, Heart of London Business Alliance, said: “This is an essential next step to support our world-leading night-time offering in the West End. As visitors and employees return to London, a safer and reliable mode of transport is a crucial service to help raise footfall and aid the economic recovery of our businesses. Alongside our plans to bolster the evening and night-time economy and support the businesses within it, we welcome the Night Tube’s full reinstatement.” 

Michael Kill, Chief Executive Officer, Night Time Industries Association, said: “We are extremely pleased to see the Night Tube services back to full capacity, with services on the Piccadilly line returning on 29 July, running through the night. Following a tough few years, it’s great to see the industry and key stakeholders working together to re-establish these important transport links.  

“As London starts to regain its pre-pandemic business levels, it’s vitally important we build back confidence in our transport infrastructure and promote a safe and accessible night-time economy for customers and workers to travel throughout the capital.” 

Heathrow’s Chief Commercial Officer Ross Baker said: “We are expecting a busy summer period and we want all of Heathrow’s passengers and colleagues to have access to good public transport at the times they need it. We welcome the reintroduction of the Piccadilly line Night Tube service, to build on the network that keeps the UK’s hub airport connected to London and beyond.”

Due to ASLEF strike action on Saturday 30 July, there will be no Night Overground service on the evening of 30 July and the early hours of 31 July. Customers are advised to check before they travel, full information is available at tfl.gov.uk/rail-strike

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