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Radio malfunction to blame for UK train disruption, says National Rail

Doncaster telecoms hub fault investigated after login error caused widespread delays and cancellations

A nationwide fault with railways’ communication systems caused disruption on Friday morning, with the worst of the delays hitting rush-hour services in the south-east.

A fault was being investigated at the Network Rail telecoms hub in Doncaster, after drivers found their radio systems were failing to start up automatically when trains left depots.

Continue reading… The Guardian Read More Doncaster telecoms hub fault investigated after login error caused widespread delays and cancellationsRail disruption across UK – live updatesA nationwide fault with railways’ communication systems caused disruption on Friday morning, with the worst of the delays hitting rush-hour services in the south-east.A fault was being investigated at the Network Rail telecoms hub in Doncaster, after drivers found their radio systems were failing to start up automatically when trains left depots. Continue reading…