GTR and ASLEF reach new agreement to settle dispute
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), parent company of Southern Railway, and ASLEF today announced they have agreed new terms to settle their dispute
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Southern confirms over 90% of trains ran during RMT strike
Southern today confirmed it ran over nine in 10 (90.5%) of its normal train service during yesterday's RMT strike.
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Southern aims to run most services during next RMT strike
Train operator Southern will be aiming to run most of its services during the RMT’s latest strike next Monday, 13 March
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Southern responds to RMT strike date
In response to the RMT calling another day of strike action on 13 March, a Southern spokesperson said: “This will be the 30th day of RMT strike action for Southern passengers and today’s news is clearly disappointing."
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Southern urges passengers to check if they are entitled to compensation
Train operator Southern is asking passengers who had season tickets last year to check if they may be eligible for compensation, under a scheme launched by the Department of Transport.
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A trip down memorabilia lane
From this week passengers travelling to Rye are being wowed with a new exhibition made up of railway memorabilia from years gone organised by Sussex Community Rail Partnership (SCRP).
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Storm Doris predicted to hit Southern Network
Passengers are advised to check before travelling tomorrow, Thursday 23rd February as gale force winds from Storm Doris have prompted Network Rail to impose speed restrictions.
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Southern offers travel advice for RMT strike next week
Southern Rail has today released details of the trains it expects to run on Wednesday 22 February, when the RMT stages a 24 hour strike.
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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."
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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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