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Buses replace trains between Basingstoke and Southampton Central on Saturday 7 and Sunday 8 March 

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Engineering work details

Starts Saturday 07 March 2026 to Sunday 08 March 2026

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Bournemouth

South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Bournemouth / Poole / Weymouth

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Winchester and Southampton Central, closing some lines.

CrossCountry:

No trains will call at Winchester and Southampton Airport Parkway.

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on South Western Railway rail replacement buses.

South Western Railway:

Saturday:

Buses will replace trains between Basingstoke and Eastleigh / Southampton Central.

Sunday:

Buses will replace trains between:

  • Basingstoke and Southampton Central

  • Basingstoke and Fareham

  • Romsey and Southampton Central

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.

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