Computer glitch blamed for train signalling failure

A computer glitch was blamed for a failure at the Sydenham signalling complex.  The computer failure prevented a switch to a backup signalling system.  As a result, all trains were given a red signal and stopped.  Approximately 100,000 commuters experienced delays throughout the day.  The trains couldn

Rail service on six lines stopped when signalling equipment failed.  Commuters experienced delays for more than nine hours.