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Transport strike action

Image of 8 pixilated trains in the style of a video game. The trains are in various colours and are arranged uniformly in a column.
  • Written byStudent Communications
  • Published date 20 April 2026
Image of 8 pixilated trains in the style of a video game. The trains are in various colours and are arranged uniformly in a column.
Paola Rouse, 2021 BA Fine Art: Sculpture, Wimbledon College of Arts, UAL

Industrial action has been announced across the London Underground (Tube) network on several dates in April, May and June. Please check updates before you travel.

Tubes are set to be severely disrupted with little to no service throughout. Elizabeth line, DLR, London Overground and buses are currently expected to run but will be busier than usual.

A series of 24-hour strikes has been announced for the following dates:

  • 21–22 April (12:00pm Tuesday – 11:59am Wednesday)
  • 23–24 April (12:00pm Thursday – 11:59am Friday)
  • 19–20 May (12:00pm Tuesday – 11:59am Wednesday)
  • 21–22 May (12:00pm Thursday – 11:59am Friday)
  • 16–17 June (12:00pm Tuesday – 11:59am Wednesday)
  • 18–19 June (12:00pm Thursday – 11:59am Friday)

We realise that the strikes may affect staff and students travelling to UAL and we are working to minimise the impact on you.

Coming on site

All UAL sites will be open as usual.

Avoiding disruption to teaching
Our priority is to avoid cancellation of classes and disruption to our students, so our planned teaching timetable will continue on days when there are transport strikes.

We hope to avoid cancellations through alternative cover or staffing arrangements.

However, if we cannot cover a class:
  • the class may move online if it can be delivered effectively online
  • if online is not an appropriate format, we will reschedule the session.
If in doubt please check arrangements with your course team.

Opening hours for our libraries and student support services may be affected - please check our library opening hours for the latest information and keep an eye on UAL Library Services on Instagram for any last-minute changes.

You can read about upcoming strikes on the Transport for London (TfL) website.