Unexplained GSM R failure atDeutsche Bahn caused confusion and delay Train services are resuming across Germany this morning, after rail operator Deutsche Bahn DB last night shut down operations after its wireless network failed. At 10:30 PM local time on Tuesday night, DB advised that its GSM R network was down, meaning all trains had to be held at stations. We understand that even suburban trains ground to a halt. GSM R is a version of the 2G GSM standard tuned to the needs of rail...

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