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Tube strikes are set to wreak havoc on London commuters this week as passengers face four days of disruption. RMT union have planned the strikes for Tuesday, April 21, and Thursday, April 23, with both lasting 24 hours. The strikes are set to affect the Piccadilly and Circle lines most, with no service expected on either line.

As of Monday, 20 April, we've now entered the "danger zone" for the planned strikes, which are due to start at midday on Tuesday, 21 April. Reports from Friday suggested that there were still "no formal peace talks" arranged between TfL and the RMT, leaving little sign of a lastminute breakthrough.

The strikes planned in April are a part of the planned series of strikes between April and June. According to RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey, TfL has been 'unwilling' to make any 'concessions' that would end the strikes.

He said: "We have approached negotiations with TfL in good faith throughout this entire process. But despite our best efforts, TfL seem unwilling to make any concessions in a bid to avert strike action. This is extremely disappointing and has baffled our negotiators

"The approach of TfL is not one which leads to industrial peace and will infuriate our members who want to see a negotiated settlement to this avoidable dispute."

• Piccadilly Line: No service expected.
• Circle Line: No service expected.
• Central Line: No service expected between White City and Liverpool Street.
• Metropolitan Line: No service expected between Baker Street and Aldgate.
• Other Tube Lines: A reduced service will run across most lines, but significant disruption is expected.
• Elizabeth line, DLR, and London Overground: These services will run as normal but are expected to be very busy.