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Nationwide train network paralyzed in Germany after radio system failure
July 13, 2026 at 06:24 PM
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Train operations across Germany have been halted after a failure in the digital radio communication system used to manage the railway network.
- Deutsche Bahn announced that all trains have been temporarily stopped at stations across Germany.
- The failure affected the GSM-R digital communication system, which the company relies on for train operations and network-wide communications.
- A company spokesperson stated that technicians are working at "maximum speed" to repair the fault, with further information to be released as it becomes available.