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29/03/2025

Following a points failure at Templecombe all lines have reopened.

As service returns to normal, trains still have to run at reduced speed on all lines so trains at this station may be delayed by up to 10 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 12:00.

Customer advice:

What South Western Railway are Doing About It

After being informed of a problem with a set of points between Templecombe and Gillingham specialist teams having fixed the fault, all lines have now reopened and trains are running through this station.

Trains that are heading towards Salisbury will have to be talked past 1 signal by the signaller and will run at a reduced speed which may cause delays. In order to minimise disruption, alterations and diversions may take place.

To help you with your journey, you may use your ticket at no extra cost on the following bus services:

  • Beeline Coaches route 24 between Salisbury, Warminster and Frome
  • Salisbury Reds route 26 between Salisbury and Tisbury
  • Salisbury Reds between Salisbury and Andover
  • Stagecoach Activ8 between Salisbury and Andover

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

Further Information

A set of points are the part of the track that can move, allowing the train to change direction and access different parts of the network.

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.

Affected operators
South Western Railway
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Last updated: 01/03/25 - 08:37