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Duncan Murray and Jacob Shteyman

Transport NSW denies obsolete component caused shutdown

A report has revealed parts of Sydney's trains communications equipment is obsolete. (Dean Lewins/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

Transport NSW has hit back at suggestions a piece of obsolete equipment hobbled Sydney's train network, causing commuter chaos during the afternoon peak.

While a confidential report uncovered by the Sydney Morning Herald warned trains' digital radio system components were obsolete, officials identified the culprit as an unrelated router.

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