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When the Network Fails, Trains Stop | Melbourne News
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A massive telco outage crippled Victoria’s regional rail network, stranding thousands—especially during school holidays—when trains relied entirely on the failed communication system. With no backup plan, operators couldn’t call buses for relief, leaving passengers stranded for hours, with services cancelled for days. Emergency services also suffered communication breakdowns, highlighting how fragile critical infrastructure is when a single provider fails. Now, rail operators are scrambling to find alternatives, and affected passengers may be eligible for compensation.
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