Tube strike to go ahead tonight after High Court refuses injunction

Commuters face major disruption tonight and tomorrow after a judge refused to block a 48-hour Tube strike.

The walkout from 7pm by Tube Lines staff threatens delays on the Jubilee, Northern and Piccadilly lines after the RMT union defeated a High Court challenge.

Talks to settle the dispute over pay and jobs broke down on Monday — then late yesterday Tube Lines issued the court challenge alleging inaccuracies in the strike ballot.

However, a High Court judge today threw out the challenge. The union described the ruling as a "victory for justice".

Tube Lines maintains the tracks, signals and infrastructure of the three lines — the walkout means if anything goes wrong over the next two days it either won't get repaired or repairs will take longer than usual.