Friday, July 19, 2024 A widespread IT outage has caused significant disruption across the UK’s rail and aviation systems, leading to delays and cancellations. As the morning progresses, the true extent of the chaos is expected to become clearer. Here is what we know so far.
A fault with the signaling system between London Kings Cross and Peterborough has led to delays, according to an announcement by London North Eastern Railway (LNER). Train operator TransPennine Express (TPE) has also been affected by the IT outage. Passengers are being urged to purchase tickets onboard if they are unable to do so at stations.
These disruptions are causing significant inconvenience for commuters and travelers alike, with many facing uncertainty about their journeys. The signaling fault, in particular, has a substantial impact on the rail network, causing bottlenecks and delays on one of the busiest routes in the country. Airports across the UK are grappling with the fallout from the IT outage.
London Stansted Airport reported that some airline check-in services are being conducted manually. Despite this, flights are still operating normally. Edinburgh Airport noted that the IT issues are causing longer waiting times for passengers.
An image posted on social media showed long queues at Luton Airport, with the accompanying caption stating that a “system failure” was causing “massive queues.” This highlights the widespread nature of the problem and the frustration it is causing for t.