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Major rail disruption in South of England following radio fault

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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