Summary

  • The boss of Southern rail and a union chief have agreed to hold fresh talks in a bid to resolve the crisis on the network, the BBC understands.

  • Charles Horton, of parent company GTR, and Mick Lynch, assistant general secretary of the RMT, held impromptu discussions after the BBC recording.

  • Commuters affected by the strikes, delays and cancellations demanded a quick resolution to the dispute.

  • Members of the Aslef union are due to walk out for three days this week - tomorrow, Wednesday and Friday.

  • Viewers in London, the South East and the South can see the debate programme at 19:30 GMT on BBC One.

  • Updates on Monday 9 January 2017

Live Reporting

  1. 'I saw an 85-year-old sitting on the floor'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Hove to London commuter Dominic Morgan told of conditions on Southern trains on strike days.    

  2. RMT Union: A fact file

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    They may have 80,000 members, but what do you know about the RMT?  

  3. Southern: A fact file

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    So what do we need to know about Southern? 

  4. Meet the panelists: Caroline Pidgeon

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Here's the Chair of London Assembly's Transport Committee. 

  5. Meet the panelists: Huw Merriman

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Here's the Conservative MP for Bexhill and Battle.  

  6. Meet the panelists: Mick Lynch

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Here's RMT Union Assistant General Secretary. 

  7. Meet the panelists: Charles Horton

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Here's the Chief Executive of Govia Thameslink. 

  8. Southern Rail Crisis - a BBC TV debate

    If you're just joining us, welcome to this special live page which has coverage of our Southern rail TV debate.

    On the panel are, from left to right, Huw Merriman the MP for Bexhill and Battle, Charles Horton, the CEO of Govia Thameslink Railway, which runs Southern rail, Mick Lynch from the RMT union and Caroline Pidgeon, Liberal Democrat member of the London Assembly.

    Southern rail debate

    Viewers in London, the South East and the South can watch the debate on BBC One at 19:30 GMT.

    And we want to hear from you. You can get involved by using #Southernstrike, by emailing us or sending us a message on Facebook. 

  9. Tube strike: The 'organised chaos' of commuting during a strike

    Victoria Station, Westminster, in the midst of a Tube strike is a picture of organised chaos.

    Long queues blocked bus lanes as they snaked through streets and across roads, requiring traffic police to organise the crowds.

    But Londoners appeared silently resigned to commutes that were taking up to an hour longer than usual.

    They told BBC News their views. Read the article here.

    London Victoria Station

  10. You've been having your say on the #Southernstrike

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Here's a look at some of your tweets.

  11. Don't miss our Southern debate tonight

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    You can watch our Southern Rail debate at 19:30 GMT on BBC One in London, the South East and the South.

  12. 'It's a complete and utter nonsense and a highly political strike'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Sussex MP Tim Loughton pointed out that driver-only operated trains have been running on Thameslink for some time. 

  13. The cost of the #Southernstrike

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Let's have a look at the #Southernstrike so far in numbers. 

  14. Tube strike: London travellers hit by crowding

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Commuters in LondonPA

    Crowds of commuters packed pavements and a railway station had to be evacuated because of overcrowding amid a 24-hour London Tube strike.

    Staff across the entire network walked out at 18:00 GMT on Sunday in a row over ticket office closures.

    Transport for London (TfL) said there was a limited service on eight out of its 11 Tube lines and central London underground stations were closed.

    Earlier, Clapham Junction station had to be evacuated because of crowds.

  15. 'It led to the break up of our relationship'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Ray Chapman spoke about how the #Southernstrike has impacted on his personal life.    

  16. 'I'm forced to stand on packed trains'

    Stuart Maisner
    BBC Live reporter

    Hove to London commuter Dominic Morgan told of the conditions he faces on Southern trains on strike days.  

  17. 'It's difficult to deliver change while the staff are on strike'

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, says Southern rail's ongoing problems can only be fixed once the unions call off their industrial action.  

    Here's what Mr Grayling had to say last week.

  18. 'They are all thinking about how they can advance their war and their battles'

    Bob Dale
    BBC Live reporter

    Hove's Labour MP says the blame for the Southern Rail dispute lies with the company AND the unions - and others.  

    Here's what Peter Kyle had to say.

  19. How are our local papers covering the #southernstrike?

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Pile of newspapersThinkstock

    Kent Online: Strike closes tube services. 

    Kent News: Southern passengers urged to travel only if vital during drivers' strikes.

    Kent and Sussex Courier: Commuters given five promises by London Mayor Sadiq Khan.

    West Sussex County Times: Just one in five think Southern suitable to run trains.

    Bognor Regis Observer: Travel advice issued ahead of three day train driver's strike.

  20. #Southernstrike: Your thoughts

    Kathryn Langley
    BBC Live reporter

    Here's a selection of the latest reaction on Twitter about the #southernstrike

    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 2

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 3

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    This Twitter post cannot be displayed in your browser. Please enable Javascript or try a different browser.View original content on Twitter
    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.
    Skip twitter post 4

    Allow Twitter content?

    This article contains content provided by Twitter. We ask for your permission before anything is loaded, as they may be using cookies and other technologies. You may want to read Twitter’s cookie policy and privacy policy before accepting. To view this content choose ‘accept and continue’.

    The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.