London Tram passengers, including those planning to attend the Wimbledon tennis tournament, are advised to seek alternative travel arrangements as maintenance workers from the Unite

union prepare for further strikes.

The strikes are scheduled from June 30 to July 8 and again from July 11 to 15, affecting services across the London Trams network due to a dispute over pay. Transport for London (TfL) anticipates significant disruptions and advises passengers to complete their journeys by 18:00 BST on strike days.

TfL spokesperson emphasized alternative travel options, stating, "Where feasible, customers should consider walking or cycling for local journeys. London Buses and London Overground services are expected to operate normally but may experience higher passenger volumes."

Navid Golshan, London Trams' general manager, urged Unite to collaborate for a resolution, saying, "We encourage Unite to engage constructively with us to prevent these strikes."

Passengers are encouraged to check travel updates on the TfL website or TfL Go app before setting out and allow extra time for journeys.

The dispute initially arose in March, with workers alleging pay discrepancies compared to their counterparts on the London Underground, despite similar qualifications and job roles. Previous strike action occurred from May 5 to 9 following accusations of "bad faith talks" by Unite towards TfL.

Unite general secretary Sharon Graham criticized TfL's approach, stating, "TfL's treatment of these workers is unacceptable. Our members have our full support in their decision to strike."

The ongoing strikes threaten to disrupt travel plans for thousands of passengers reliant on London Trams services during the affected dates. Photo by Mjobling at English Wikipedia.