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Old 19-12-2016, 11:53   #35
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Re: Southern rail strike talks to be held on second day of commuter misery

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Originally Posted by Arthurgray50@blu View Post
http://news.sky.com/story/southern-r...k-out-10694097

Firstly, let me say that yes, l do agree with strikes. BUT, l blame Mr Grayling, and the Government for NOT getting involved with discussion with the Rail Unions.

Its no good Grayling telling the workers, to get back to work. The rail Unions are protecting there members and the commuters

I had to think that when they were on strike, Commuters said the service was that poor. They didn't know they were on strike. That's how bad the service is.

The Government must take this service back. And tell the Main company to get knotted
In general, I agree. Southern and South Eastern should BOTH lose their franchises. Both have failed spectacularly to deal with situations they should have been able to deal with.

I personally was sad when Chris Grayling shot down the idea of TFL taking the London Metro routes, saying he doesn't see the point as we have know way of knowing if they will be any better. Ignoring the fact that while they have their faults, TFL have a proven track (no pun intended) record of massively improving failing railway lines they have taken over.

That said, railway companies all over the world (including SouthEastern) operate driver only trains perfectly safely. I am not convinced that the Unions are doing this for passenger safety.
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