Possible Southeastern train strike in New Year

As a former resident of Greenwich, BC can't tell you how lucky we are to live in a place that it not at the mercy of Southeastern trains. Of course, they serve St Johns, New Cross and Lewisham, but in Brockley we have plenty of alternatives, whether it's Southern, the DLR or the ELL.

After a dismal performance during the snowy weather, Southeastern trains may be further disrupted by industrial action. Staff are now being balloted on possible strikes by the RMU, over plans to cut the post of Team Leader.

Always putting the passenger first, Bob Crow wants strikes in the new year, on the grounds that cuts could compromise safety.

PA has the full story.