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False emergency signals stop trains across Poland: audio report

28.08.2023 21:30
Poland's rail system was thrown into chaos after false emergency signals stopped trains across the country over the weekend.
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Officials say unauthorised use of emergency radio signals seriously disrupted railway traffic in at least four regions of Poland, stopping and delaying nearly 100 trains.

The situation caused widespread concern as it appears that anyone can wreak havoc on the national rail system with as little as a simple walkie-talkie.

Radio Poland's Marcin Matuszewski has more...

Click on the audio player above to listen.