Piccadilly Line Tube drivers' 52-hour strike suspended Published duration 11 July 2018 Related Topics London tube strikes

image copyright PA image caption Drivers represented by the RMT Union had planned to take industrial action until Saturday morning

Tube staff on the Piccadilly Line have called off a 52-hour strike in a row over staffing and working conditions.

Rail, Maritime and Transport workers' union (RMT) members had planned to walk out from 21:00 BST until 01:00 on Saturday.

However, last-minute talks at conciliation service ACAS have seen the industrial action suspended.

If the strike had gone ahead, it would have coincided with England's World Cup semi-final against Croatia.

The proposed strike action would have affected fans travelling home after the game, which kicks off at 19:00.

It would also have had an impact for crowds gathering for Donald Trump's visit to London on Friday.