Southern dispute

looks as though it might be over; if so, the club and many regular commuters will be happier. This from The Guardian:

Southern rail is believed to have reached a deal with train drivers to end their dispute following a second week of talks.

The result of the negotiations between the operating company, Govia Thameslink Railway, and drivers’ union Aslef is expected to be announced later on Thursday.

A series of strikes by drivers had brought trains to a halt, while an overtime ban saw branch lines closed and services severely disrupted from early December until talks began.

Strikes planned for late January were suspended while Aslef started fresh talks to resolve the row over driver-only operated trains, which drivers said were potentially unsafe.

GTR’s dispute continues with the RMT, which was not involved in the talks and represents conductors, who have been rebranded as onboard supervisors. However, RMT strikes have had a limited effect on the running of the service.

Although the terms of any deal have yet to be confirmed, it should avert any more total stoppages.

Hopefully good news. With the DfT facing a possible judicial review, a National Audit Office investigation and the publication of a report that is beleived to be highly criticial of their conduct I think they may have allowed the two parties get on with it without interference. We shall see what transpires, but the signs appear to be good.

I hope that they have cleared this with Enrest first.

Machiavelli said:

GTR’s dispute continues with the RMT, which was not involved in the talks and represents conductors, who have been rebranded as onboard supervisors. However, RMT strikes have had a limited effect on the running of the service.

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Only difference is the drivers are working so absolutely no difference in post match evening service, for example, if a guard doesn't turn up, the train will either be cancelled or run non-stop empty of passengers