Disruption between Haslemere and Havant expected until 13:00

2026-09-07T09:21:15.744000+01:00

A fault with the signalling system between Haslemere and Havant means that trains have to run at reduced speed on all lines. As a result, trains running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 13:00.

Customer advice:

Long distance and mainline services:

London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour services via Guildford will divert after Woking via Eastleigh where possible
Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo services via Guildford will divert after Fratton via Eastleigh where possible

How do I get to my destination?

You can continue to travel however please be advised that your journey time will be extended due to trains having to run at reduced speeds in both directions through the affected area. This will add about 30 minutes onto your journey.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:

First Bus
- 1 between Fratton and Portsmouth stations
- 3 between Fareham - Portchester - Cosham - Hilsea - Portsmouth stations
- Rail Air 2 between Woking and Guildford
Stagecoach Buses
- 23 between Havant bus station - Bedhampton - Cosham - Hilsea - Portsmouth stations
- 34 between Guildford and Woking
- 37 between Petersfield and Havant
- 70, 71 and 72 between Guildford - Farncombe - Godalming - Milford - Witley - Haslemere
- 700 "Coastliner" between Havant bus Station - Hilsea - Portsmouth stations

South Western Railway are arranging rail replacement to run between Woking and Portsmouth Harbour. Further details will be communicated once these are in place.

If you need any help with your journey, 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 drop-off 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.

Lines reopened: disruption between London Waterloo and Vauxhall

2026-08-24T13:20:31.956000+01:00

Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system between London Waterloo and Vauxhall has now ended.

Lines reopened: normal service between Basingstoke and Eastleigh

2026-08-24T13:20:31.956000+01:00

Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system in the Shawford area has now ended.

disruption between Wimbledon and New Malden / Motspur Park

2026-08-24T13:20:31.956000+01:00

Trains are now running normally following a fault with the signalling system at Raynes Park.

Lines reopened: disruption between Salisbury and Basingstoke

2026-08-24T13:20:31.956000+01:00

Disruption following an earlier fault with the signalling system between Salisbury and Basingstoke has now ended.

Disruptions affecting South Western Railway (SW)

Disruption between Haslemere and Havant expected until 13:00

Lines reopened: disruption between London Waterloo and Vauxhall

Lines reopened: normal service between Basingstoke and Eastleigh

disruption between Wimbledon and New Malden / Motspur Park

Lines reopened: disruption between Salisbury and Basingstoke