This petition was submitted during the 2015-2017 parliament
Rejected petition Get the Southern Railways Network working
This dispute is not only severely affecting the fare paying public but also having a negative affect on the economy ot the region. People are having difficulty getting to work or having to give up
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The Government pays huge sums in Franchise fees to the keep Railways running. The Government should not stand back with excuses not to get involved. Railways are a vital part of the UK economy and therefore a Government issue. Get back to work while GTR, RMT and Aslef jaw-jaw.
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https://petition.parliament.uk/petitions/159057
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