All lines are currently suspended as the strike is set to continue until 08:00 BST
Long queues were reported outside many stations, as commuters turned to other forms of transport.The Rail, Maritime and Transport union claims 600 jobs will be lost under the TfL plans and its members face "detrimental" changes to their pensions and working conditions.TfL said nobody would lose their job under current proposed changes. It had proposed not recruiting about 500 to 600 posts as they became vacant, in order to fulfil a previous funding agreement with the government.
Downing Street condemned the strike due to its impact on passengers and businesses, calling it "deeply disappointing".Station staff will not work overtime, which may result in short notice station closures, the RMT said.
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