Signalling/radio issues affecting GTR (17/09/2023)

[OscarH]

GTR are reporting issues due a problem with the radio system used between signallers and drivers (I'm assuming that refers to GSMR?)

Does anyone have more details here? The details say a national fault, but it's listed as only affected GTR. I'm also not sure how a regional fault would affect all of GTR both north and south of the river

Source: https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/service-disruptions/gtr-network-20230917/

A national fault has been reported with the radio system which allows train drivers to communicate with signallers.

There may be some delays to services as a result, as train drivers will need to use a contingency method to make sure they have radio coverage before they start their journeys.

We don't have an exact estimate for the delays, but we expect most will be minor, under 10 minutes. If this does change, we will advise you further.

 

[800001]

It is a National fault, however not having any impact due to the gsmr radio displaying ‘’GSMR-GB’.

Unsure why causing such an issue with Gtr.

Seen a few services delayed due to drivers checking with signaller or their maintenance, soon as explained they departed a few minutes late.

 

[Javelin_55]

This affected trains on the south coast, the Kent route and as far up as Doncaster - so it did hit all the routes GTR operates on, but not just them.

It looks like they were the first to report the issue though which explains why the disruption lists them as the affected operator.

 

[800001]

This affected trains on the south coast, the Kent route and as far up as Doncaster - so it did hit all the routes GTR operates on, but not just them.

It looks like they were the first to report the issue though which explains why the disruption lists them as the affected operator.

It was a National issue including Scotland.