An obstruction on the line between Fratton and Portsmouth Harbour means some lines are blocked. As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised. This is expected until 23:00.

Southern Customer Advice:

Southern services travelling towards Portsmouth & Southsea/Harbour will be disrupted this evening.

Trains are currently being held in platforms, but if you are on-board a train which has come to a stand outside of a station, please remain on the train and await further updates from train crew.

The line towards Portsmouth Harbour is currently blocked meaning that trains cannot run. Services are able to run in the other direction, towards Fratton/Chichester.

More information to follow as soon as we have it.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

We've had reports of a shopping trolley on the track at Fratton, which is currently blocking the line towards Portsmouth.

Response teams are on route and should be on site shortly.

South Western Railway Customer Advice:

We have been informed of an obstruction on the track between Fratton and Portsmouth Harbour. This means that the line towards Portsmouth is blocked.

For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

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​​​​​​​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.