Delays on five major Tube lines ahead of London Underground strikes

Services on the Bakerloo, Central, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines will be affected

TfL urges passengers to check before they travel on Wednesday and Friday

Delays are expected on five major Tube lines on Wednesday and Friday due to planned industrial action by London Underground workers.

The Bakerloo, Central, Northern, Piccadilly and Victoria lines will all be affected by the strikes, which are due to take place from 8am to 4pm on both days.

Transport for London (TfL) is urging passengers to check before they travel on the affected lines and to consider alternative routes.

The strikes are being held by members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport union (RMT) in a dispute over jobs, pensions and working conditions.

TfL said it is "disappointed" that the RMT has called the strikes and said it will do everything it can to minimize the disruption to passengers.

The RMT said it is "committed to finding a solution" to the dispute and said it is "hopeful" that a deal can be reached before the strikes go ahead.

Passengers are advised to check the TfL website or app for the latest information on the strikes and to plan their journeys accordingly.

TfL is also advising passengers to consider using alternative modes of transport, such as buses or trains, during the strike action.

The strikes are expected to cause significant disruption to the Tube network and passengers are advised to allow extra time for their journeys.

TfL is working to ensure that there are enough staff available to operate a reduced service on the affected lines.

The RMT is the largest union representing workers on the London Underground and the strikes are likely to have a significant impact on the network.

The union has said that it is prepared to take further industrial action if a settlement cannot be reached.

TfL is urging passengers to check the latest travel information before they travel and to plan their journeys accordingly.