A widespread radio system fault has brought trains across southern England to a standstill, causing major disruption for passengers. The issue, first reported just before 9am, affects how train drivers and signallers communicate, leading to delays of up to 90 minutes or cancellations.
Operators Affected
Seven rail companies are impacted: CrossCountry, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, London Overground, Southern, South Western Railway (SWR), and Thameslink. National Rail Enquiries confirmed that the fault is related to the communication system between drivers and signallers.
South Western Railway Warning
SWR warned that services across its entire network 'may be cancelled, delayed by up to 90 minutes or revised'. The operator stated: 'Our operations and engineering teams are working with signallers to find and fix the fault. We do not have an ETA yet for when signalling will be back to normal.'
SWR advised passengers to consider using buses 'while the fault is being investigated'. National Rail Enquiries said 'major disruption is expected until the end of the day'. This is a breaking news story, and updates will follow as more information becomes available.
