South Western Railway latest as passengers face day of train disruption

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7 May 2026 • 6:51 PM MYT
The Independent
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South Western Railway latest as passengers face day of train disruption

  • A radio system fault caused widespread disruption to train services across southern England.
  • The issue, which affected communication between train drivers and signallers, was reported at 8.53am.
  • National Rail Enquiries confirmed the fault was resolved by 10.49am.
  • Despite the fix, major disruption, including delays of up to 90 minutes and cancellations, is expected to continue until the end of the day.
  • Operators affected include CrossCountry, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, Southern, South Western Railway, and Thameslink.

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