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Signal problems cause train delays

Event Year
2013
Reliability
Confirmed
Country
United States
Industry
Transportation

Description

A computer glitch affected a control center in Omaha, NE., stopping some of the trains.  Trains on the Union Pacific Northwest, West,  North and Milwaukee District North lines were affected.  Delays were reported to be around a half hour on some lines.

Impact

A computer glitch affected a control center in Omaha, NE., stopping some of the trains.  Delays of a half hour were reported for some lines.