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National rail strikes in May-June 2023

4 May 2023

A number of strikes on the national rail networks have been announced on dates in May and June 2023. Please keep an eye on the news and be aware that your travel may be disrupted.

Trains in Paddington station ©Chris Moos

Rail workers are due to strike on Friday 12 May, Saturday 13 May, Wednesday 31 MayÌý²¹²Ô»åÌýSaturday 3 June.ÌýÌýThe strikes are likely to cause major disruption on a number of major rail routes and services may also be disrupted by knock-on effects on the days prior to and following the strikes.Ìý

UCL will make every attempt to keep activities running for students, with student-facing staff asked to come in to work where possible. If you are coming into campus, please allow extra time to get to your destination. You can visitÌý, Ìýor theÌý, which might be useful for planning alternative types of transport such as bicycle and scooter hire, walking, buses etc. If you are unable to get to work using alternative transport, you should advise your line manager as early as possible.ÌýÌý

If transport strikes affect your ability to come into campus, you are welcome to work from home on the affected days, if your job lends itself to home working.ÌýÌýÌý

Staff unable to work from home can agree flexible solutions with managers such as using TOIL or making up lost time where possible. If alternative arrangements cannot be found, staff should arrange to take annual leave or unpaid leave, in line with ourÌýSpecial Leave policyÌýon travel and weather disruption.ÌýÌý

Please keep following the news, and the Ìý²¹²Ô»åÌýÌýwebsites to find out if your services are likely to be affected.Ìý

Upcoming examsÌý

Please note: exams are going ahead as usual - remind your students to plan their journey in advance. We have published this student news piece with further information.Ìý

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