Summary

  • Our live coverage has now ended

  • Updates from Tuesday 9 August 2016

Live Reporting

  1. Govia Thameslink offer 'any time, any place, anywhere' talks to RMT union

    Lauren Moss

    Managers at Govia Thameslink, which runs Southern, has asked for fresh talks to the striking RMT Union. 

    They've written an eight point letter to Mick Cash, the RMT General Secretary, which was tabled during talks with ACAS last week.

    This comprehensive and incredibly fair offer is on top of existing commitments made on no compulsory redundancies, no reduction in salary, a guaranteed above-inflation pay-rise for 2 years, additional salary paid to staff working voluntary overtime and no compulsory location moves. I urge the RMT to come back to the table to talk, have constructive and productive discussions on the way forward and shake hands on a deal.

    Charles Horton, GTR Chief Executive

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  2. My experience of being a commuter on strike day

    Jack Fiehn
    BBC Surrey political reporter

    I took a train journey from Salfords to London Bridge to see what it's like for commuters.

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  3. 'There should be a petition to nationalise all rail services coming from south'

    Claire Cottingham
    Local Live reporter

    Keep your tweets coming in using the #SouthernStrike hashtag this morning. 

  4. Southern strike: 'I couldn't believe it'

    Lauren Moss

    As the RMT strike on Southern rail enters day two, this commuter has told us he feels let down by both sides. 

  5. Olympic athlete commuters?

    Claire Cottingham
    Local Live reporter

    Artist Christian Adams sheds a bit of light on the #southernstrike situation for his Daily Telegraph cartoon.

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  6. My journey to London

    Jack Fiehn
    Political Reporter for BBC Surrey

    This is scene at #Redhill station as we wait for delayed train to London #SouthernStrike.

    Redhill station
    Redhill station
    Redhill station

  7. Southern rail says strike action is 'completely unfair'

    Lauren Moss

    Bosses at Govia Thameslink, which runs Southern rail, have defended the proposed changes which the RMT Union is striking over. 

    Angie Doll said the action was "totally disproportionate".

  8. 'There are NO trains'

    Claire Cottingham

    More frustration coming from commuters this morning - are you being affected? Tweet us now using the hashtag #Southernstrike. 

  9. Commuter left his job because of unreliable trains

    Matt Steel used to commute from Horsham to London every day. 

    He kept a travel journal and logged delays of more than 40 hours within just six months.

    Last month he decided to find a job closer to home so he could spent more time with his children. We caught up with him to find out how it's going. 

  10. 'The service is usually bad, but this is worse'

    Claire Cottingham

    It's day two of the #SouthernStrike with thousands of commuters affected. We spoke to some of them at Three Bridges this morning.

  11. Today's front pages

    Claire Cottingham

    The Brighton Argus has focused on business fears over the #SouthernStrike and reported that Brighton and Hove Albion will lose £300,000 due to the action.

    Take a look at the online version of the story here. 

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  12. Frustrated passengers: 'Run into station and train is cancelled'

    Lauren Moss

    Commuters are facing another day of strike action on Southern rail. 

    Some have told us they blame both sides for failing to reach an agreement while another says the government should step in. 

  13. Government 'should not get involved'

    BBC Sussex political reporter, Ben Weisz, has tweeted this letter sent to MPs from the rail minister.

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  14. 'Services will be busy'

    Amanda Akass
    BBC South East reporter

    It's day two of the longest rail strike in 25 years and this morning I'm at Three Bridges with the latest on the #southernstrike. 

  15. The history of 'Southern Fail'

    The BBC's Newsbeat has taken a look at Southern's history of saying sorry for delays and cancellations. Have a read here.

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  16. Routes affected by strike

    Services at many train stations across the South East are cancelled again today or have a limited service running through them. 

  17. Day One: A recap

    Hundreds of thousands of rail passengers across the South East were disrupted on day one of the five day #Southernstrike. Here's a reminder of what's happened so far:

  18. Good morning from the BBC Live team

    Claire Cottingham

    We're here keeping an eye on the Southern strike, which has affected thousands of commuters in the south of England.

    Yesterday was the first day, with the strike by the RMT union expected to continue through to Friday. 

    We'll be keeping you posted until 22:00 BST, but please keep us up to date with your pictures and videos by tweeting us using #Southernstrike, emailing us or sending us a message on Facebook.