A points failure at Bognor Regis means that some lines are blocked. Trains running to / from this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised to start / terminate from Barnham.
Disruption is expected until 13:00.
Customer Advice
A reduced service is able to run between Bognor Regis and Barnham.
The following alterations will occur:
- Bognor Regis to Barnham shuttles will be cancelled
- Bognor Regis to London Victoria will be subject to alterations and may be terminate Barnham or Chichester
If you are travelling between Barnham and Bognor Regis:
A reduced service will operate however, if you wish to continue your journey straight away you are able to use the local bus routes between Barnham and Bognor Regis. You can view a live map here.
You are able to use your ticket on Stagecoach buses at no extra cost:
- 500 for Littlehampton, Barnham and Chichester
- 700 for Portsmouth, Bognor Regis, Littlehampton, Chichester and Havant
Please allow an extra 30 minutes for your journey. You can view the live map here.
There may be some late notice platform changes so please check carefully at the Station before boarding the service.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
A points failure has been reported, and this is preventing trains from travelling on this route.
Points are moveable sections of track which can send trains onto different routes at junctions. These are part of the signalling system, generally managed by Network Rail.
Points can stop moving correctly for a number of reasons. For example, there may be an obstruction in the moving parts, or the electronic control systems may have developed a fault.
There are various backup systems which allow signallers to try to "set" the points, and in some cases, the points may be available for trains in one of the directions they serve, but not another. However, with more severe failures like this one, the route is blocked entirely.
Network Rail have sent their specialist Signalling & Telecoms teams to site as a priority, and they will set up a safe method of working on the track. As soon as it's safe to go on the line, they will diagnose the fault and find any quick solutions to resolve it.
Whilst this is being done, we will be monitoring progress closely. At times, replacement parts may be needed, or specialist advice from suppliers, which is why some points failures take longer to resolve than others.
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.