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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Sian Elvin and Dan Haygarth

Train chaos and delays across UK as National Rail issues statement

  • A signalling problem caused widespread train delays across the UK rail network on Tuesday afternoon.
  • National Rail confirmed the disruption stemmed from issues with radio communication systems, preventing train drivers from connecting with signallers.
  • This led to trains running at reduced speeds and extended journey times for passengers.
  • Numerous operators were affected, including the Elizabeth line, London Overground, and Great Western Railway, among others nationwide.
  • Although the communication issues were resolved just before 2pm, disruption was still anticipated until at least 3pm.

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