Major rail disruption in South of England following radio fault
Summary
Rail services in the South of England are facing major delays and cancellations because of a problem with the radios used for communication between trains and signal staff. This issue started before 9 a.m. and is expected to continue until the end of the day, affecting several train lines and routes.Key Facts
- The radio fault affects communication between trains and signallers.
- Several train operators are impacted, including South Western Railway, CrossCountry, Southern Trains, Gatwick Express, London Overground, and Thameslink.
- Southern services to and from London Victoria and the West Coastway route between Brighton and Portsmouth/Southampton are particularly disrupted.
- Gatwick Express warns of delays and cancellations and allows tickets to be used on alternative routes without extra cost.
- South Western Railway reports possible cancellations, delays up to 90 minutes, or altered services across its entire network.
- Teams are working to find and fix the fault, but no estimated time of repair is available yet.
- Passengers are advised to check announcements, station screens, and consider using buses while the problem is fixed.
- Disruption is expected to last throughout the day.
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