A shortage of train crew between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier means that train services between these stations are unable to run today.

What South Western Railway are doing about it:

Due to a shortage of train drivers between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier, train services between these stations will be suspended from 15:12 until the end of the day.

Rail replacement buses are confirmed to shuttle between Brockenhurst and Lymington Pier calling at Lymington Town. This is due to start from Brockenhurst at 15:12 and will run until 23:00, though this is not running to a timetable.

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. 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.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.