London Trams: Tram disruption warning as strike planned

Engineering work planned for Saturday July 6 and Sunday July 7 will mean no London Tram services will operate east of East Croydon, TfL added.

TfL said buses and Overground services “are expected to operate as normal but may be busier”, adding: “Where possible, customers should consider walking and cycling for local journeys” .

United Workers first went on strike in March, saying they are paid up to £10,000 a year less than their colleagues on the London Underground, despite requiring the same qualifications and performing the same roles.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham said: “TfL believes it can hire these workers on the cheap and treat them as second class employees.

“The situation is totally unacceptable and our members are absolutely right to strike. They have the unwavering support of Unite.”

Navid Golshan, chief executive of London Trams, said: “We urge Unite to work with us to find a solution and call off these strikes.

“Customers planning to use London tram services are encouraged to check before they travel, allow extra time for journeys and check the TfL website or TfL Go app for the latest travel information.”