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Hopes of deal to end Tube strike

London Underground has said services are running on more than half of its lines despite a continued strike by Tube workers, amid hopes of fresh talks to resolve the dispute.

Managers said there is a good service on the Northern Line and they aim to increase the number of trains throughout Thursday, with the 48-hour strike due to end at 7pm. And hopes have emerged of renewed talks with the Rail, Maritime and Transport union to try to break the deadlocked row over pay, jobs and disciplinary issues.

Richard Parry, interim managing director of LU, said: "Those travelling in London should continue to check before they travel, and we will keep doing everything possible to get you to where you need to be."

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