Victoria's Regional Rail Network Disrupted by Nationwide Telecoms Outage

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Victoria's regional rail network is experiencing significant disruptions due to a nationwide telecommunications outage caused by a software defect.
V/Line services remain limited, with passengers advised not to travel if possible, as SIM card communication failures on trains prevent safe operation.

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Victoria's regional rail network is experiencing significant disruptions due to a nationwide telecommunications outage caused by a software defect. V/Line services remain limited, with passengers advised not to travel if possible, as SIM card communication failures on trains prevent safe operation.

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All regional train services in Victoria, Australia, were suspended on Wednesday morning due to a radio network fault, potentially linked to a nationwide Telstra outage. V/Line advised passengers to defer travel as replacement coaches have limited space and no estimated time for service resumption has been provided.

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