‘Avoid train travel now’: Sydney’s rail network grinds to a halt after communications fault

Transport for NSW says lines for all trains are shut down for safety reasons after radio system failed

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The entire Sydney rail network has been halted and commuters are being told to avoid train travel after a communications system fault.

Transport for NSW has confirmed the radio system on the network failed on Wednesday afternoon and the network was shut down for safety reasons.

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