Train services disrupted across UK after nationwide fault with communication system

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Train services disrupted across UK after nationwide fault with communication system
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Passengers are being warned that a 'nationwide fault' is affecting rail services across the network this morning.

Passengers are being warned that a 'nationwide fault' is affecting rail services across the network this morning. National Rail has said the issue is affecting 'the communication system used between train drivers and signallers'. 'Trains across the network are having to start their journeys later because of this fault and some may also be subject to cancellations or alterations,' it said.

Posting an update on social media, it said services across the Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern and Thameslink network may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised. Services to Heathrow Airport on the Elizabeth line have been affected, with passengers told to wait for the next available train. Those using ScotRail are now allowed to travel via 'any reasonable route' because of the issue.

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