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Germany's train network halted by communications system glitch

A technical issue with the GSM-R digital communication system caused a nationwide halt of train services in Germany. Deutsche Bahn, the national railway operator, confirmed the problem and stated that technicians were working to resolve it. The disruption left numerous passengers stranded across the country. AI

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Germany's train network halted by communications system glitch

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Associated Press ·

    Trains stopped across Germany over technical glitch

    A problem with a communications system forced Germany’s railway system to halt all trains late Tuesday, leaving passengers stranded across the country. The main national railway operator, Deutsche Bahn, said all trains were being held at stations because of a nationwide problem w…