Lines have reopened following animals on the railway between Hilsea and Fratton. Trains running between Hilsea and Portsmouth Harbour will still need to run at a reduced speed and may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 25 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 10:00.

Customer advice

Southern

Planning your journey:

The live departure boards can be found here.

You can view a live map of the network here.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

A Swan was blocking the line at Hilsea, stopping all trains from moving. It has now by the side of the railway and trains are having to pass at cautions, causing delays.

South Western Railway

South Western Railway have been informed of animals on the railway between Hilsea and Fratton. This means that trains will have to run at a reduced speed between these stations.

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.