The report said that because of the layout of the rail line and signalling operators, anyone using the telephone line to discover if it was safe to cross could be told to wait up to 20 minutes.

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There were severe delays on the Bakerloo line and minor delays on the Jubilee line due to a signalling systems failure.

BBC: Paddington rail service returns to normal

The funding is needed for re-signalling of the Wareham to Swanage branch line at Worgret Junction.

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Network Rail has upgraded power supplies and signalling systems and lengthened 41 platforms at 12 stations on the Midland main line north of London to accommodate the new trains which are nearly 270 yards (250m) long.

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