<br /> <p>Commuters were forced to seek alternative means of transport on January 9 after strike action almost brought the London Underground to a standstill.</p><p>In video uploaded to YouTube, crowds can be seen flooding out of Waterloo Station in south London.</p><br /><p>Members of the RMT and Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA) unions are striking in protest at plans to close ticket offices on the London Underground.</p><br /><p>The 24-hour strike began at 6pm on Sunday and is scheduled to continue until Monday evening. Credit: YouTube/Tom Richell via Storyful</p><br />
