Three companies are going to pay £10.5m in redress after massive power cuts in August caused travel chaos
Software design flaws on some trains were also blamed for exacerbating travel delays once power was restored.Ofgem's executive director, Jonathan Brearley, said:"Consumers and businesses rely on generators and network companies to provide a secure and stable power supply.
"That is why it is right that companies that were unable to keep generating have paid into our consumer redress fund. "As the energy market changes it is vitally important we futureproof the networks to ensure consumers continue to benefit from one of the most reliable electricity systems in the world."
The Energy Emergencies Executive Committee is tasked with reducing the chances of similar blackouts happening again.
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