Regional Rail Chaos: A Symptom of a Bigger Problem?
The recent Telstra outage that crippled Victorian regional train services has left commuters frustrated and stranded, highlighting a more pressing issue: our reliance on outdated communication infrastructure.
The V/Line CEO, Will Tieppo, explained that the train radio system relies on Telstra for location tracking and communication with control rooms, which is not just an inconvenience but a safety measure.