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Trains in southern England disrupted after fault in radio system

The Guardian · May 7, 2026, 12:12 PM · Also reported by 1 other source

Key takeaways

  • The railway’s Wessex route connecting London with the south and south-west has been disrupted.
  • Prefer the Guardian on GoogleTrains in parts of southern England have been severely disrupted after a fault in a radio system.
  • Services out of London Waterloo, one of Britain’s busiest railway stations, have been particularly delayed.

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Waterloo station in London. The railway’s Wessex route connecting London with the south and south-west has been disrupted. Photograph: Alastair Grant/APView image in fullscreen Waterloo station in London. The railway’s Wessex route connecting London with the south and south-west has been disrupted. Photograph: Alastair Grant/APRail industry Trains in southern England disrupted after fault in radio system London Waterloo services particularly hit after radio network problem prevented communication between drivers and signallers

Prefer the Guardian on GoogleTrains in parts of southern England have been severely disrupted after a fault in a radio system.

Services out of London Waterloo, one of Britain’s busiest railway stations, have been particularly delayed.

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