Second day of Tube strike misery
London's commuters are facing major travel disruption again as talks between union leaders and transport bosses continued amid the Tube strike.
A proposed solution over redundancies was drawn up by conciliation service Acas on Wednesday night, and was then amended by the RMT union.
Transport for London (TfL) bosses were expecting to see the document early on Thursday morning.
A spokesman said: "Acas has sent a draft proposal to the RMT, the RMT has amended that proposal and sent it back to Acas. We are waiting to see that proposal. In the meantime we would urge the RMT to end the strike."
Millions of commuters, tourists and football fans suffered travel misery on Wednesday as London Underground workers took part in a 48-hour walkout.
But the impact was less than expected with many Underground lines running some kind of service, although England football supporters travelling to Wembley were faced with long journeys.
As well as the Tube strike, overground trains from Euston and Marylebone to Wembley Central were cancelled amid fears of overcrowding.
A war of words continued between the RMT and TfL as the strike continued. The train drivers' union Aslef also weighed in to hit out at the RMT over calls for its members to join the strike.
An RMT spokesman said progress was being made in talks with TfL, adding: "For example, the LU demand for a five-year deal has been dropped and they now want a two-year arrangement."
Six out of 10 London businesses were hit by the strike, which will cost the capital's economy more than £100 million over the full 48 hours, warned the London Chamber of Commerce. The strike is due to end at 7pm on Thursday.
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