Essential improvement work: buses replace trains between Petersfield and Havant from Saturday 14 to Sunday 22 February 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Engineering work is taking place over 9 days between Petersfield and Havant, closing all lines. There will also be weekend closures to the south / north of the line block as follows:

Saturday 14 and Sunday 15 February:

Buses will replace trains between Petersfield and Portsmouth Harbour.

Monday 16 to Friday 20 February:

Buses will replace trains between Petersfield and Havant.

Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 February:

Buses will replace trains between Guildford and Havant.

Background information:

This February half-term Network Rail are making essential improvements on the Portsmouth Direct Line to keep trains running smoothly and reliably. Different parts of the route will be closed on different days between Saturday 14 and Sunday 22 February. Doing this work during half-term, when passenger numbers are lower, means less disruption overall.

The work taking place includes improving drainage, strengthening the ground under the track, cutting back vegetation and checking signalling and electrical equipment. These activities make the line more reliable in bad weather and help to prevent faults that cause delays.

More details on this project are available on 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.