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Yesterday was the start of a miserable week for many commuters after Southern Rail announced a five-day strike.
Members of the Rail, Maritime and Transport (RMT) union planned a strike after talks over the role of conductors with the train company failed.
This has led to cancellations, disruptions and lots of unhappy faces.
For those in East London, it is even worse as this comes after a hole opened in Forest Hill station for the second time in two weeks, causing more delays.
Many have taken to social media to vent their frustration over the Southern Rail strike as well as the services provided in normal times.
Here is how Twitter reacted:
1- Good news and bad news about the strike
The bad news is Southern Rail are only operating 60% of trains today. The good news is that’s 10% more than usual. #southernstrike
— Chuck Thomas (@chuckthomasuk) August 8, 2016
2- A new operator is needed, says RMT regional organier
It’s time for @SouthernRailUK to go, says @RMTunion‘s Paul Cox #southernstrike #RMTstrike pic.twitter.com/nkqD2Lqx9b
— Damien Gayle (@damiengayle) August 8, 2016
3- According to RMT’s general secretary, there needs to be a guard on every Southern train
We want to ensure there’s a guard on every train says @RMTunion gen sec #southernstrike #RMTstrike pic.twitter.com/SDjKG0xinG
— Damien Gayle (@damiengayle) August 8, 2016
4- A Twitter user (called Bad Southern Rail) managed to highlight the funny side of the story
Some replacement services may operate as a result of #southernstrike pic.twitter.com/Vu6G9GfwCx
— BadSouthernRail (@BadSouthernRail) August 9, 2016
5- Many commuters like this one are not happy about their journeys today
Thanks @SouthernRailUK for another quality morning of delays &armpits in my face #GOLDMEDAL for worst service #YouHadOneJob #southernstrike
— Gareth Turkington (@G_Turkington) August 9, 2016
6- While this person thinks there is something positive when it comes to the strike
No crowds, on-time trains, lots of station staff… Can we always have a #southernstrike?
— D B-P (@Dat_copy_tho) August 9, 2016
7- Another saw it a great opportunity to find a job
#southernstrike I will be more than happy to close the doors for £37,545 a year 4 days a week😘
— Popupbarber (@thepopupbarber) August 9, 2016
8- Although there is a strike, there are some trains running. But just a heads up, here is what to expect
Trains are running, commuters have been assured #southernstrike pic.twitter.com/PBSWy1sefW
— Joe Jenkins (@MrJoeJenkins) August 9, 2016
9-But not everyone seems to be having a bad time
#southernstrike update: my train is on time and not overcrowded, it’s brilliant.
— Stuart (@youthoverrided) August 8, 2016
10- Here is a light-hearted one about faster ways to get to work if you do not want to risk the overcrowding and the nose-in-armpit situation
.@Adamstoon1 on the #Olympics & commuters’ travails in #southernstrike #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/AtaSaERtXA
— Ben Fuller (@politicsastar) August 9, 2016
