All trains have medical kits, usually in each cab. Some major stations have defibrillators

Interesting. Why wouldn't what I suggest be classified as industrial action?

Seems that the strike is partly against the DFT anyway, if what you say about them wanting to bust the unions is true.

So what happens if the people manning the ticket barriers and machines 'withdraw their labour'?

Its clear to me now why the Rail Industry is in such turmoil if you are an example of it's workforce.

Your communication skills are like that of a child, not prepared to listen and doing what you like, having tantrums.

Being old doesn't make you an expert but it teaches you to listen to more than one side of the story and not dismiss any opinion... even yours!

I have done further research on this matter and have established that the Independent Rail Inspectorate have actually signed off Southern Rail's intention to run driver only operated trains as entirely safe and satisfactory.

Furthermore Transport Minister Chris Grayling confirmed that fact this morning on R4 Today Programme and also confirmed that no one is losing their job or suffering a cut in pay.

So it seems, you and RMT Union are falsely promoting passenger safety as a barrier to progress which has been independently assessed and given the thumbs up. As Tim said above, the strike is illegitimate and causing unnecessary suffering to Southern Rail passengers... some of whom have lost their jobs for reporting late to work.

So, as I said all along, you were talking bollocks and in actual fact it is you that is the "moron" and akin to "the thicko down the pub".

After all... what kind of moron would side with a Union and not listen to an Independent Inspectorate about safety?

Anyway... now we've established that it is of benefit to listen to old people I will make further relevant comment...

I don't know if you are old enough to remember the Zeebrugge Harbour disaster involving the Car Transporter Ship "Herald of Free Enterprise" which sunk in 1987 because the bow doors weren't shut before it set sail. That was caused by confusion as to who was primarily responsible for closing the doors. The Inquiry concluded that it was safer to make the captain responsible, ie the driver.

I would also remind you yet again that many railways, light railways, London Underground and city trams operate driver only systems that do not require Guards to open and close the doors and have done for decades safely.

Finally, I would suggest that the Rail Industry needs a complete overhaul to try and match the efficiency and safety of the rail systems operated in Japan and Switzerland which everyone knows are the best in the world.

Our system is beset with problems, made worse by Union interference and often cost cutting and greed by private companies as well as weak government control.

As it is now customary to sign off with a cheery disposition......

Enjoy your day at School little boy...
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Edited by Hoof Hearted (06 Dec 2016 9.03am)

I'm actually 62 Japseye.

I've told you that before, but you don't pay attention.

Most of the fat lazy plonkers I've encountered on my travels aren't even capable of checking tickets or holding polite conversations with their customers!

I'm not saying there isn't a place for more safety procedures but the traditional guards role is redundant and overall control of the train should be with the driver who operates the doors as signed off and agreed by the Independent Rail Inspectorate. Southern Rail are not cutting staff so Guards will have to accept new roles and responsibilities in the name of progress. The Unions should just butt out.