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This isn't really about the floppy disks; it's about the installation of a new signalling system but it does make a good headline.


It's helpful for people to know just how "sticky" antiquated interfaces can be in a complex, mission-critical system - and how expensive they can be to replace (even though it's just one part of the overall upgrade of course).

So in that sense I find the reference to be useful, and not clickbait.




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