Portsmouth Direct Upgrade: Buses replace trains between Guildford and Havant from Saturday 25 October to Sunday 2 November 

Route(s) affected

South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Portsmouth & Southsea / Portsmouth Harbour

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Guildford and Petersfield, closing all lines.

Saturday 25 October:

Buses will replace trains between:

• Guildford and Havant

• Haslemere and Petersfield

Sunday 26 October to Sunday 2 November:

Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Havant.

Background information:

Since early 2022, Network Rail have been delivering a major programme of upgrades on the Portsmouth Direct line. These improvements have been delivered in phases and are designed to provide a safer and more reliable service for everyone travelling on this route.

We’re now entering the final phase of this programme between Saturday 25 October and Sunday 2 November, during the autumn half-term.

The main focus of this final phase is the commissioning of the Farncombe to Petersfield resignalling scheme. Signalling control will be transferred to the Basingstoke Railway Operating Centre (ROC), and the 90 new signals and 17 new signalling equipment buildings that have been installed and constructed will be tested during the line closure. More information on this project is available from the Network Rail website.

Check before you travel:

You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner

Replacement Bus Travel Advice:

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 set-down 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.