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Southern rail new year strike enters second day Southern rail new year strike enters second day
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A strike by conductors on Southern rail has entered its second day as a long-running row about the role of guards on new trains continues.A strike by conductors on Southern rail has entered its second day as a long-running row about the role of guards on new trains continues.
The RMT union began the 72-hour walkout on New Year's Eve.The RMT union began the 72-hour walkout on New Year's Eve.
The action prompted warnings of widespread disruption for travellers during new year celebrations.The action prompted warnings of widespread disruption for travellers during new year celebrations.
Southern's parent firm Govia Thameslink (GTR) is in dispute with both the RMT and Aslef unions. Another strike is set for 9 January.Southern's parent firm Govia Thameslink (GTR) is in dispute with both the RMT and Aslef unions. Another strike is set for 9 January.
The planned six-day strike involves train drivers from both unions. Most routes are expected to have no services.
The train drivers' union Aslef is continuing with a ban on overtime which is adding to the disruption.The train drivers' union Aslef is continuing with a ban on overtime which is adding to the disruption.
The RMT and GTR have said they are available for talks and Aslef took part in negotiations in December at conciliation service Acas, but discussions ended without a deal.The RMT and GTR have said they are available for talks and Aslef took part in negotiations in December at conciliation service Acas, but discussions ended without a deal.
RMT leader Mick Cash called on Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to make it his new year resolution "to get in a room with the unions and his contractors to sort out the current shambles".RMT leader Mick Cash called on Transport Secretary Chris Grayling to make it his new year resolution "to get in a room with the unions and his contractors to sort out the current shambles".
Mr Grayling said it was frustrating the unions had decided to start a new year with the continuation of an old strike.Mr Grayling said it was frustrating the unions had decided to start a new year with the continuation of an old strike.
He said: "We are investing record amounts in improving our railways and we need everyone in the rail industry to work together to deliver for passengers.He said: "We are investing record amounts in improving our railways and we need everyone in the rail industry to work together to deliver for passengers.
"Now the unions need to come back to the negotiating table." "Now the unions need to come back to the negotiating table. Only they can end this misery for rail users."
Southern's deputy chief operating officer Alex Foulds also said: "Our door remains open for meaningful talks." Southern's deputy chief operating officer Alex Foulds said: "Our door remains open for meaningful talks."
The politics behind the Southern rail disputeThe politics behind the Southern rail dispute
What's the Southern Rail strike about?What's the Southern Rail strike about?
How bad have Southern rail services got?How bad have Southern rail services got?
The planned six-day strike from 9 January involves train drivers from both unions. Most routes are expected to have no services. The Association of British Commuters said disruption had caused health problems, forced people to move house and lose jobs.
Commuter Robin Marchant, from Brighton, has organised a mass peaceful protest for passengers from 3 to 5 January. The campaign group surveyed about 1,000 passengers and said the results highlighted the extent of suffering as a result of the "breakdown" of Southern services, with delays, cancellations and overcrowding.
So far more than 1,000 people have shown interest in the Facebook event. Calling for government intervention, a spokesman said: "Thousands of people are now at breaking point."
The Department for Transport has said the dispute is between Southern and the unions and "not something the government is involved in".