The RMT has accepted a three-year pay agreement for London Underground staff, following ‘sustained negotiations’ with Transport for London.

There will be a 3.4 per cent increase from 1 April 2025, an RPI-equivalent increase of at least 3 per cent in February 2026 and a third increase on 1 April 2027 which will be at least 2.5 per cent and be equivalent to RPI in February of that year, including a minimum increase of 2.5 per cent.

The union said it has also managed to secure commitments in connection with work-life balance, including ‘fatigue friendly’ rosters, further discussions on staff travel, and a consistent Boxing Day payment of £400.

The deal will keep pace with the Retail Price Index of inflation.

RMT general secretary Eddie Dempsey said: ‘This deal is a clear demonstration of the effectiveness of strike action and strong negotiation by our members.

‘It is significant that RMT has secured a long-term RPI deal that departs from the recent industry approach of linking pay to flawed productivity discussions and measures of inflation that do not include housing costs.

‘More widely, RMT members will expect to see a similar approach in other parts of the transport industry.

‘I want to congratulate our members for this achievement, and we look forward to working with the employer in moving forward on fatigue and staff travel.’

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