Image copyright PA Image caption Southern passengers have been advised not to travel during the drivers" strike Talks aimed at ending strikes on the Southern network have seen some progress but a planned strike will still go ahead on Friday, Aslef chief Mick Whelan has said.
Negotiations between the rail operator and the train driver"s union at conciliation service Acas have been adjourned but will resume on Thursday.
The talks took place as a strike by train drivers entered its second day.
All Southern services were cancelled and passengers told not to travel.
As he left Wednesday"s talks at Acas, Mr Whelan said: “We"re back in talks again tomorrow morning and we hope to make progress then.
“I believe the attitude by both parties has been positive today.”
And when asked if Aslef would call off Friday"s strike, Mr Whelan said: “When we get a sign of goodwill that"s mutually acceptable to both parties within this process, maybe we can consider that.”
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