Listen: Brought to tears by Southern strikepublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
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Helen Luke struggled to keep it together when speaking to BBC London Radio about the impact of the Southern rail strike.
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Listen: Brought to tears by Southern strikepublished at 09:40 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Chris Grayling has strong words for striking staffpublished at 09:35 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Claire Cottingham
BBC Live reporterThe Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has not backed down from his criticism of the strike action on the Southern network.
He labelled the union's safety fears as "absolute palpable nonsense".
Students exam fears over Southern strikepublished at 09:14 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Bob Dale
BBC Live reporterStudents in Lewes in East Sussex are worried about the effect of the Southern strike on their studies.
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get involved Commuter: 'PM should get involved'published at 09:05 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Agata writes:
Quote MessageI am simply astounded at the government not providing any solutions to this. A sporadic statement from some MP that the situation is unacceptable is not enough. We know the situation is unacceptable.
Quote MessageThis is a case for prime minister level involvement but there's been none. Doesn't it have a direct impact on the economy? People losing their jobs or not being able to get to London to do Christmas shopping?"
Aslef: 'We have jumped through every hoop'published at 08:54 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Aslef say they have jumped through every hoop to try and resolve Southern Rail dispute
Read MorePassengers have been let down by the government - London Mayor Sadiq Khanpublished at 08:48 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
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End of twitter postStrike affecting businesses as customers stay awaypublished at 08:40 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Our reporters have been told by businesses the drivers' strike is affecting them as customers avoid the rail network.
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End of twitter post 2Southern: 'This is not about safety'published at 08:28 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Claire Cottingham
BBC Live reporterSouthern's passenger services director, Angie Doll, has told BBC Breakfast that driver-only operated trains are "safe" and criticised the unions for claiming they were not.
What the newspapers are saying...published at 08:18 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Here's the hot take by the UK's national newspapers on the latest Southern strike.
The Daily Telegraph:, external Britain is facing Christmas strike chaos as militant unions have announced walk-outs at the Post Office and on one of the country's busiest railway lines
The Guardian: , externalCourt of appeal’s ruling against franchise owner means industrial action will go ahead for three days this week
The Sun:, external Rail bosses threatened to unleash mammoth wave of strikes after meet with Transport Secretary Chris Grayling
The Mirror:, external New wave of strikes on troubled Southern Railway as legal bid to have them declared illegal is thrown out by Appeal Court judges
'We want trains, not apologies'published at 08:07 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Claire Cottingham
BBC Live reporterYou've been having your say on Twitter, external. There is a common theme, and it's mostly frustration.
Southern: 'Our proposal is entirely reasonable'published at 08:05 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporterSouthern Rail has repeatedly apologised for the impact of the ongoing industrial dispute with the RMT and Aslef, over the change to role of guards and safety concerns about driver-only operated trains.
But in an interview with BBC South East Today's Polly Evans, a senior manager said he believed the short term pain was worth it to have a more efficient service.
What services will be operating?published at 07:55 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Claire Cottingham
BBC Live reporter
Image source, Southern RailSouthern, external has released this map showing what services will run today.
- On routes shown in grey, there will be no service and you will not be able to travel
- On routes shown in red and purple, you are advised that there will be a significantly reduced service and are advised not to travel
You can see the map and more strike information here, external.
Southern strike: 'Scum-union scum'published at 07:48 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Claire Cottingham
BBC Live reporterOur reporter Briohny Williams is outside Brighton station where tensions are high.
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End of twitter postAslef: 'We're willing to talk'published at 07:38 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Kathryn Langley
BBC Live reporterHundreds of thousands of passengers are facing the worst rail disruption for a generation, as drivers with the Aslef union begin three days of strike action.
The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling MP, yesterday claimed the strike was entirely politically motivated, and accused Aslef of refusing fresh talks with Southern.
Watch: Staff at East Croydon prepare for Southern rail strikepublished at 07:30 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Staff at East Croydon Station in south London are preparing for the Southern Rail strike
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End of twitter postChris Grayling: 'Deliberate act of militancy'published at 07:21 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
The Transport Secretary Chris Grayling has told drivers striking on the Southern network to "get back to work".
Misery for commuterspublished at 07:16 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Jack FiehnMembers of the union have walked out for 48 hours leaving Southern rail unable to run trains today.
Daniel is at Three Bridges station.
Deserted stations as strike hitspublished at 07:08 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Stations across the South East are empty as the drivers' strike impacts on services.
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End of twitter post 2Southern rail misery this morningpublished at 07:03 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Claire Cottingham
BBC Live reporterIt's been described as the worst rail disruption for a generation, as drivers on Southern trains go on strike today.
Members of the union ASLEF have walked out for 48 hours - and will strike again on Friday. Are you struggling to get to work today? What special measures have you put in place today?
You can get in touch on Twitter, external, on Facebook, external or by sending us an email - we want to hear from you today.
Image source, Getty ImagesSouthern strike in numberspublished at 06:58 Greenwich Mean Time 13 December 2016
Stuart Maisner
BBC Live reporterSo what impact will the latest Southern strike, which started this morning, have on services and passengers?