Optical Network Failure between Bradford and Leeds Backbone

Event Started
2020-05-26 10:48
Report Published
2020-05-26 10:48
Last Updated
2022-04-13 09:33
Event Finished
2020-06-02 10:00

We are aware of a problem affecting connectivity in Leeds at the moment.

Timeline (most recent first)
  • 2020-05-28
    09:13:00

    We have been told that "[third party optical network engineers] will do the permanent swap/fix of the patch in Leeds on Tuesday between 6am and 8am UK local."

  • 2020-05-26
    17:53:00

    We have been informed that a follow-on maintenance will be required to make good the temporary repair.

  • 2020-05-26
    17:53:00

    A short while ago we heard that the optical path has been repaired, and we have just brought it back into service.

  • 2020-05-26
    12:15:00

    Engineers have performed an OTDR test from the Bradford end of this fibre path, and have confirmed a break on one of the two fibres in the vicinity of Leeds.