Brits face travel chaos as they’re warned of ‘severe disruption’ over Tube strikes in just days

BRITS are facing travel chaos as workers walk out in just days.

Londoners are dreading the commute next week with RMT planning to stage a series of walkouts from Sunday in protest at a 5% pay offer.

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Strike action will take place between 7 – 12 next week[/caption]

Football Fans attending the FA Cup fixture between Arsenal and Liverpool at the Emirates on Sunday will have to rush to catch the last trains before services shut for the week.

Transport for London (TfL) said there would be little or no service between the evening of Sunday, January 7 and the morning of Friday, January 12 if the strikes went ahead.

Workers should expect major disruption next week and leave more time for their journeys.

Londoners will still be able to use the Overground and Elizabeth line – as well as other services such as the DLR and Tram services.

However, last-minute changes could affect these lines including non-stopping at some stations shared with London Underground.

London buses were expected to operate normally but many routes would be extremely busy.

Talks between TfL and RMT were ongoing in a bid to avoid strike action.

Glynn Barton, TfL’s Chief Operating Officer, said: ” We are disappointed that RMT is planning strike action in response to our offer of a five per cent pay increase.

“We have been clear throughout our productive discussions with our trade unions that this offer is the most we can afford while ensuring that we can operate safely, reliably and sustainably.”

He added: “We encourage the RMT to engage with us to avoid disruption for Londoners.

“We would like to advise anyone travelling during the strike days to check before they travel.”

The general secretary of the RMT, Mick Lynch said Tube workers bring a lot of money to the London Economy and therefore, should not have to put up with “modest below-inflation offers” – while the managers and commissioners “rake it in”.