National Rail confirmed the issue involves the GSM-R system, which facilitates communication during emergencies.
Services on the Elizabeth line, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern, and ScotRail have been affected. (Representational image: Getty)
By EasternEyeDec 06, 2024
A FAULT in the nationwide radio system used by train drivers and signallers caused significant delays across the UK rail network on Friday morning.
National Rail confirmed the issue involves the GSM-R system, which facilitates communication during emergencies.
Services on the Elizabeth line, Gatwick Express, Great Northern, Southern, South Western Railway, Thameslink, Southeastern, and ScotRail have been affected, the BBC reported.
Travel to and from major transport hubs, including London Paddington and Victoria, has also been disrupted.
The Rail Safety and Standards Board Rule Book mandates that trains cannot exceed 100mph (160km/h) or 60mph (100km/h) in affected areas during a radio failure.
National Rail advised passengers to expect cancellations and delays of up to 15 minutes on Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern services. While most passengers can use their usual routes, some short-notice cancellations are possible. The disruption is expected to continue until 12:00 GMT.
The Gatwick Express is currently operating only between London Victoria and Gatwick Airport, excluding Brighton. Elizabeth line services between Reading and Heathrow Airport are also impacted. ScotRail noted earlier disruptions but said its services are now running normally.
The GSM-R system operates independently of commercial mobile networks, using a dedicated infrastructure of masts and communication devices. A rail industry source told the BBC that "the system isn't connecting easily," though a workaround exists, albeit time-consuming to implement.
National Rail stated that the cause of the fault is under investigation. Passengers have been advised to check schedules before travelling.
Showed up in a killer red outfit and everyone was sneaking glances all night.
Snapped a pic with Anoushka Shankar, the sitar legend herself.
Got completely caught up in a close-up card magic trick.
Jetted in from other celebrations in New York and Delhi during a packed few weeks.
Priyanka Chopra was back in London for yet another Diwali shindig, this one thrown by Johnnie Walker and Rahul Mishra. Of course, there are already a ton of phone videos floating around. No surprises there. Anoushka Shankar was in the guest list too, and the photo they took together was iconic. Then there’s Rahul Mishra, obviously, and manager Anjula Acharia nearby. The whole place was done up with diyas and marigolds and looked festive and warm, not too staged. Felt like an actual party, not just another red carpet.
Priyanka Chopra shines in red at the London Diwali celebration Instagram/jerryxmimi
Card trick sequence
During the evening, Chopra spotted a magician performing card tricks at close range. Videos circulating online, shows her watching the demonstration with apparent concentration. At one point, she examines a playing card following a particular illusion. The interaction lasted several moments before she resumes conversations with other attendees nearby.
Recorded exchanges include Chopra discussing creative work with female guests. She mentioned familiarity with their Instagram content, specifically acknowledging their projects. The conversation also touched on professional aspects before moving to other topics.
The London stop forms part of recent travel that included a New York Diwali event and Delhi visit for a friend's birthday. Currently she is preparing for Citadel's second season, along with The Bluff and preliminary work on SS Rajamouli's GlobeTrotter alongside Mahesh Babu. Her most recent screen appearance was in Heads of State with Idris Elba and John Cena.
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