A fault with the signalling system Southampton Central and also at Eastleigh means that the line towards Eastleigh is currently blocked. Services running through Southampton Central may be cancelled, delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer Advice:
We have been informed that there is a track circuit failure at Eastleigh. This means that trains are unable to use platforms 2 and 3 at this station.
Until further notice the following alterations will be necessary:
Services between Portsmouth stations and London Waterloo via Eastleigh will be diverted via an alternative route and will not be able to call at Eastleigh, Hedge End and Botley.
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:
- Southern services between London Victoria / Clapham Junction and Portsmouth Harbour / Southampton Central.
- Bluestar 3 between Southampton - Bitterne - Hedge End - Botley - Eastleigh
- Bluestar 14 between Southampton - Bitterne - Hedge End
Following a track circuit failure at Southampton Central all lines have now reopened. Trains are currently unable to use platform 2 at this station meaning that some services may be subject to delays and/or short notice revisions.
For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline http://www.traveline.info/ - South Western Railway tickets are not valid on local buses unless stated above.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.
Compensation:
You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.