Strikes planned by RMT union members working on the London Underground from Monday to Thursday have been called off after the union announced that “progress” had been made in talks with the managing company Transport for London (TfL).

“Following further positive discussions today, negotiations on a pay deal for our London Underground members can now take place on an improved basis and mandate with significant additional funding to deliver a settlement,” RMT general secretary Mick said today Leeds, in a statement.

“This significantly improved funding situation means that the planned strike will be suspended with immediate effect and we look forward to it to enter into urgent negotiations with TfL in order to reach an appropriate agreement and resolution of the dispute.”

Ahead of this development, the union warned this afternoon of severe disruption to services, with even zero traffic expected from tonight until Thursday on London Underground due to its strike over pay demands, explaining that it was not resorting to mobilisation. she “unfortunately”.

Tube trains were due to stop running earlier than usual tonight, Sunday evening, and network operator TfL (Transport for London) advised commuters to complete their Tube journeys before 8.30pm tonight. A return to normalcy was expected by midday on Friday.

According to the union, nearly 10,000 of its members were to take part in the strike, which had started on Friday for some categories of staff.

Britain, plagued by a severe cost of living crisis, has faced many strikes in recent months in many sectors, most notably in the health sector.