'˜Southern row is in government's hands'
A '˜CHRISTMAS truce' between striking unions and Southern Railway is in the hands of the government, a union has said.
The Rail, Maritime and Transport Union continues its two-day strike today and its general secretary Mick Cash says a deal could be struck between the government and the much-criticised rail company that would provide the basis for a ‘Christmas truce.’
Mr Cash said the prospective deal would see the government agreeing rail contracts with Southern that would keep a guard on the train.
Southern Railway services in the area are likely to be affected again today.