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Northern says it still uses fax machines to send messages to train crews

Northern says it still uses fax machines to send messages to train crews



Admission made at meeting chaired by Andy Burnham in which rail operator is asked to account for poor performanceThe rail operator Northern has said it still uses fax machines to communicate vital messages to train crews.The train company made the admission at an extraordinary meeting of the Rail North Committee, chaired by the mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham, on Wednesday morning, at which Northern was asked to account for its poor performance, including repeated “do not travel” messages issued to passengers on Sundays. Continue reading…



Source link : https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/oct/30/northern-uses-fax-machines-send-messages-train-crews

Author : Hannah Al-Othman North of England correspondent

Publish date : 2024-10-30 16:08:53

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