A points failure between Basingstoke and Winchester means that the line towards Eastleigh is blocked.
As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
Disruption is expected until 15:00.
What We're Doing About It
South Western Railway have been informed that there is a problem with a set of points between Basingstoke and Winchester. This means that trains are unable to run on the line towards Eastleigh.
Until further notice the following alterations will be necessary:
- Trains from Waterloo to Bournemouth/Weymouth may be diverted via Guildford
- Trains from Waterloo to Portsmouth via Eastleigh may be diverted via Guildford
To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:
- CrossCountry between Basingstoke and Bournemouth
- Bluestar 1 between Winchester - Shawford - Chandlers Ford - Eastleigh - Southampton Airport Parkway - Swaythling - St Denys - Southampton
- Bluestar 2 between Southampton - St Denys - Swaythling - Eastleigh
- Stagecoach South 61 between Winchester and Eastleigh
For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.
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.