Tube line stays shut after strike

The RMT says the correct equipment is installed on all other Tube lines

Disruption continues for Tube passengers as one of the busiest London Underground lines remains closed following a drivers' strike.

The Victoria Line was suspended from Wednesday morning after a 24-hour walk-out by 180 drivers on Tuesday night.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport union claims trains need safety features to stop doors opening on the wrong side.

Transport for London (TfL) said it expected to resume a normal service on the line on Thursday.

TfL described the strike action as "completely unnecessary".

South West Trains, South East Trains, Southern, London Buses and London Overground are accepting tickets as the Victoria Line remains suspended.

The industrial action, which ended at 2100 BST on Wednesday, was taken by workers from the Seven Sisters depot in north London.

The Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) said the correct door-side enabling equipment had been installed on all other Tube lines.

Safety is our top priority and London Underground has an excellent safety record TfL spokesman

A statement from TfL said: "Correct side door enabling equipment is in place on the new Victoria Line trains which will come into service in the next year.

"To retrofit the equipment in the existing trains would be hugely expensive and would take longer than the introduction of the new trains."

He added: "This dispute is not about the safety of passengers or staff.

"Safety is our top priority and London Underground has an excellent safety record."

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Rail strike affects Victoria line