WATCH: Portsmouth teenager's hilarious response to Southern Rail strikes

The internet has been full of train passengers complaining about the Southern Rail strikes, but this teenager has taken things a step further.
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Lucy Jones

Dance student Lucy Jones catches a Southern service from Cosham to Chichester four times a week for her studies, but in recent months has had to face a stream of delays and cancellations.

So after recent strike action by drivers and conductors, the 16-year-old decided to make her own video to show people the impact on her journey.

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The clip, which has been widely shared on social media, shows Lucy’s typical trip home from Chichester - with a delayed train added in for good measure.

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Lucy Jones

Speaking to The News, she said: ‘I was just joking around with friends. It is relatable to so many people.

‘I always have to wait a long time and it takes ages to get home each day.

‘When there are strikes on I have to take two trains and a replacement bus.’

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Commuters have faced major delays this week after a three-day strike by the RMT union due to a dispute over the role of conductors.

Union members have also announced industrial action will take place next week, and over the New Year period.