09-08-2019, 06:16 PM
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Major power failure affecting trains and airports
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-49300025UK Power Networks said the issue was caused by a "failure on National Grid's network".
Transport for London said the drop in power is affecting traffic lights, while many trains have been delayed.
Blackouts have also been reported in the North East.
Network Rail said all trains had been stopped after a "power surge on the National Grid" but its signalling system has come back online.
We've had thunderstorms and torrential rain locally but the power is still on .....
09-08-2019, 06:52 PM
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Re: Major power failure affecting trains and airports
Originally Posted by Meg
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Sounds serious Omah particularly with regards to trains and traffic lights and at the worst time Friday afternoon as people are heading home.
Regards Donkeyman!
09-08-2019, 07:27 PM
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Re: Major power failure affecting trains and airports
This is the time of year when maintenance work together with modifications and rearrangements take place because of limits of demand on the system.The system is in deep do do and on the brink of catastrophic breakdown and power outages so what with the extra load of a rapidly number of electric vehicles on top of everything else this really should be a wake up call across the power generation and distribution system otherwise come later in the year, especially if the interconnector to Europe is unavailable -----
Better buy some candles while they're still to be had not to mention bottled water and maybe a calor gas heater and camping stove plus a few days worth of canned food
After all, have a few days supply and be thought a twat, or don't but then need them and demonstrate that you ARE a twat.
09-08-2019, 07:41 PM
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Re: Major power failure affecting trains and airports
Originally Posted by The Artful Todger
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Better buy some candles while they're still to be had not to mention bottled water and maybe a calor gas heater and camping stove plus a few days worth of canned food After all, have a few days supply and be thought a twat, or don't but then need them and demonstrate that you ARE a twat.
Peace of mind and having everything in place is half the battle to surviving.
I take this stuff seriously, as should everyone.
09-08-2019, 08:13 PM
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Re: Major power failure affecting trains and airports
Originally Posted by Realist
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Thanks. Already have long term food store well sorted and water filter available. I can last many months if need be, no problem and crucially, for me, it would be great fun making good use of all that stuff whereas the rest of the population will be desperate abd panicking. I'll be able to make my neighbours wonderful fresh bread, sourdoughs, focaccia's good quality stuff, a real treat.
09-08-2019, 08:30 PM
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Re: Major power failure affecting trains and airports
Originally Posted by The Artful Todger
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This is the time of year when maintenance work together with modifications and rearrangements take place because of limits of demand on the system.The system is in deep do do and on the brink of catastrophic breakdown and power outages so what with the extra load of a rapidly number of electric vehicles on top of everything else this really should be a wake up call across the power generation and distribution system otherwise come later in the year, especially if the interconnector to Europe is unavailable -----
Better buy some candles while they're still to be had not to mention bottled water and maybe a calor gas heater and camping stove plus a few days worth of canned food
After all, have a few days supply and be thought a twat, or don't but then need them and demonstrate that you ARE a twat.
Candlelight food rationing, danger, all the ingredients for a
happy childhood??
Regards Donkeyman!
09-08-2019, 08:34 PM
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Re: Major power failure affecting trains and airports
Originally Posted by Realist
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Thanks. Already have long term food store well sorted and water filter available. I can last many months if need be, no problem and crucially, for me, it would be great fun making good use of all that stuff whereas the rest of the population will be desperate abd panicking. I'll be able to make my neighbours wonderful fresh bread, sourdoughs, focaccia's good quality stuff, a real treat.Peace of mind and having everything in place is half the battle to surviving.
I take this stuff seriously, as should everyone.
Regards Donkeyman!
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