Lines reopened: disruption between Fareham and Eastleigh expected until 18:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:26
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Last updated
Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:49
Train operators affected
- Great Western Railway
- South Western Railway
Route(s) affected
Great Western Railway between Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central
South Western Railway between Portsmouth Harbour and London Waterloo, and also between Portsmouth & Southsea and Eastleigh
Description
All lines have now reopened following a tree blocking the railway between Fareham and Eastleigh earlier today. As service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be delayed by up to 30 minutes or revised.
This is expected until 18:00.
South Western Railway customer advice:
London Waterloo to Portsmouth Harbour via Eastleigh services will divert via Guildford where possible.
Portsmouth Harbour to London Waterloo via Eastleigh services will divert via Guildford where possible.
How do I get to my destination?
You should allow extra time to complete your journey today and check station boards and our website for the latest service updates.
If you need any help with your journey, 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 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.
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