Train passengers warned as many face ‘major disruption’ for rest of day

7 May 2026 • 5:32 PM MYT
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Train passengers warned as many face ‘major disruption’ for rest of day

  • Train services across southern England are experiencing major disruption due to a fault with a radio communication system.
  • The issue, reported shortly before 9am on Thursday, affects communication between train drivers and signallers.
  • National Rail Enquiries warned passengers of potential delays up to 45 minutes or cancellations, with disruption expected until the end of the day.
  • Multiple operators are impacted, including CrossCountry, Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, London Overground, Southern, South Western Railway, and Thameslink.
  • South Western Railway specifically advised of delays up to 90 minutes or cancellations across its network, with no estimated time for the fault's resolution.

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