Summary

  • Our live coverage has now ended

  • Updates on Thursday 8 September 2016

Live Reporting

Stuart Maisner and Kathryn Langley

  1. ICYMI: Day one of the Southern strike

    Here's a round up of how day one of the Southern strike affected the South East from our reporter Jon Hunt. 

  2. RMT: 'Second day remains rock solid'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    The RMT union said the second day of the strike "remains rock solid". 

    RMT General Secretary Mick Cash said: "Our members on Southern stand solid, determined and united again this morning. 

    RMT picket lineGetty Images

    "The union thanks the travelling public for their understanding and support as we stand up against this failing and greedy rail operator in defence of the safety of passengers and staff alike.

    Mick Cash

    "Southern is a train operator that has chosen to declare war on both fare-payers and the workforce. Our message to rail users across the Southern network is clear - our fight is your fight. "   

  3. Brothers walk 60 miles due to Southern 'unreliability'

    Worthing Herald

    Two brothers frustrated by the unreliability of Southern Rail services have walked 60 miles home from London. Read the Worthing Herald story here.

    Isaac Kirby-Dunkley and his brother Otis Kirby-DunkleyWorthing Herald

    Isaac Kirby-Dunkley, 18, and his brother Otis Kirby-Dunkley, 22, walked from London to Worthing

  4. 'It's affecting my business'

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Heather Barrie runs Harrie's coffee bar at Arundel station. She says the strikes are leaving her out of pocket.  

  5. Southern strike: 'Fightback begins'

    The Argus

    The front page of The Argus has reported on a crowdfunding attempt to hire lawyers to challenge the government's handling of the Southern franchise.

    Argus front pageArgus

  6. Campaigners: 'People are paying thousands a year for their season ticket'

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    The Association of British Commuters says it's angry many passengers are having to use replacement buses to get to work during the walkout.     

  7. Have your say - #SouthernStrike

    Commuters have been getting in touch with us venting their frustration. Keep sending us your views on Twitter using #Southernstrike, send us a message on Facebook or email us.  

  8. Judicial review campaigners reach target

    A campaign to fund a judicial review into the government's handling of the Southern Rail saga has reached its £10,000 target in just three days, according to the Brighton & Hove Independent.

    Protesters at Brighton stationEddie Mitchell

  9. What are your chances of completing your journey today?

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    With a second day of Southern strikes beginning, how many trains will be running today? We've been looking at the figures.

  10. Will you be sweltering on a strike-hit train?

    Find out how the weather is in Sussex today by taking a look at my forecast below.

  11. Southern Rail: 'This strike isn't our fault'

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Southern Rail says it's been talking to the RMT for more than a year about changes to the role of conductors, and says the union's latest 48-hour walkout is unnecessary.  

  12. #Southernstrike: day two

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    We'll be bringing you updates on the strike on the Southern network by members of the RMT union right up to 19:00 BST. 

    We want to hear your stories today - are you trying to get to work, school or college by train or are you lucky enough to be able to take the day off? If so, what are you doing today?

    Remember you can get in touch on Twitter using #Southernstrike, on Facebook or send us an email.  

    Southern trainPA