Computer glitch blamed for train signalling failure
| Event Year: | 2011 | Reliability: | Confirmed |
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| Country: | Australia | ||
| Industry Type: | Transportation | ||
| Description: | 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 |
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| Impact: | Rail service on six lines stopped when signalling equipment failed. Commuters experienced delays for more than nine hours. |
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| Action Description: | Rail service restored after system was rebooted. | ||