Response to latest RMT strike date
"We are disappointed that the RMT is going to heap yet further misery and disruption on the travelling public. We aim to run as full a service as we can."
Topics: Transport
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A brighter approach for Newhaven Town
Visitors to Newhaven will have a brighter, more welcoming approach to the railway station and port, thanks to a joint effort between Southern, Newhaven Port Authority, and local gardening business Burley’s as part of the local station partnership.
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Southern /RMT talks at ACAS
"We came to today’s meeting hopeful we could find a way forward to end the RMT’s dispute and we’re saddened it’s ended so prematurely."
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Open sesame at Elstree & Borehamwood station
Thameslink commuters have an easier journey through Elstree & Borehamwood station now that the rail operator has widened the doorway.
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Hassocks station shortlisted for national award
Southern’s Hassocks station has been shortlisted as a finalist in the Station Excellence category for the forthcoming prestigious national Rail Business Awards. These awards recognise a range of passenger improvement programmes undertaken by the rail industry.
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GTR invites RMT for dispute talks next week
The chief executive of GTR, parent company of Southern, has this morning invited the RMT union for face-to-face talks next week to try and settle their dispute.
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TUC press release - Successful resolution to talks between GTR (Southern Rail) and ASLEF
Following two weeks of intensive talks, the parties have now reached an agreement about the long-running dispute between ASLEF and GTR Southern. This resolves the current dispute, subject to securing the support of ASLEF members, and no further industrial action is planned.
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GTR ready, willing and able for RMT talks
"We are ready, willing and able to meet with the RMT."
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Southern staff support local good causes
Eastbourne based charity Embrace received a £420 donation from Southern as a result of the effort staff made to support good causes during December.
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Railway staff raise money for Luton hospice
Thameslink and Great Northern staff have given Luton-based charity Keech Hospice Care £420 from money raised during December.
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Thameslink's Cricklewood station partner celebrated at the House of Commons
One of Thameslink’s most successful station partners enjoyed a night at the House of Commons, along with local rail manager James Gillett, in recognition of the work they have done to develop the community spirit at the station and support the local area.
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Southern calls on RMT to suspend conductor strike
Southern has called again on the RMT to suspend its strike action after confirming that over 70% of its trains will run tomorrow (Monday 23 January) with a full service returning on Tuesday.
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Southern set to restore full rail service
Southern will restore its full train service from next Tuesday now that the drivers' union ASLEF has suspended its industrial action.
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GTR response to ASLEF offer to suspend industrial action
“We've always made clear our willingness to engage in meaningful talks with ASLEF to find a route forward to end their dispute."
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Response to latest RMT strike date
“Our CEO Charles Horton spoke face-to-face with Mick Lynch, deputy general secretary of the RMT, immediately after their recording of a BBC debate last Sunday. Charles invited the RMT to fresh talks but we’ve had no dates or times from them."
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ASLEF STRIKE - Southern's alternative options for essential travel only
On the eve of the ASLEF drivers’ 3-day strike on Southern Rail this week (Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday), the train operator is reminding passengers to travel only if essential.
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GTR response to ORR DOO report
“The independent rail regulator carried out a full and comprehensive review, including a thorough risk assessment, of our plans to implement driver-controlled trains on new routes on the Southern network. We warmly welcome their robust report which confirms that our roll-out programme is safe."
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Southern offers travel advice for strikes next week
Southern Rail has confirmed that none of its train services will run during next week's three-day ASLEF drivers' strike (10, 11 & 13 January).
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Southern response to ASLEF announcement
Responding to ASLEF's announcement this morning, a Southern spokesperson said: “This is a cynical ploy to minimise the impact on ASLEF’s drivers’ pay packets and maximises misery, disruption and hardship for passengers."
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Service disruption on Southern Rail over New Year
Passengers are advised to check before they travel as Southern rail services are expected to be severely disrupted during the RMT’s next three-day strike which starts tomorrow (31 December).
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