No trains between Romsey and Eastleigh via Chandlers Ford expected until approximately 20:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Tuesday 09 December 2025 at 16:22
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Last updated
Tuesday 09 December 2025 at 17:45
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Salisbury and Romsey
Description
A tree obstructing the railway between Chandlers Ford and Eastleigh means that all lines are blocked. Trains running through these stations may be cancelled as a result.
Chandlers Ford will not be served.
Disruption is expected until 20:00.
Customer advice:
Response teams are on their way to site to clear the tree blocking the railway however until then trains are unable to run between Romsey and Eastleigh via Chandlers Ford.
A limited rail replacement bus shuttle service is currently in operation between Romsey and Eastleigh, calling at Chandlers Ford.
Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:
Bluestar Bus route:
1 between Winchester - Chandlers Ford - Southampton
5 between Eastleigh and Romsey
23 between Eastleigh and Velmore (near Chandlers Ford)
Stagecoach South route 66 between Romsey and Winchester
Additional information:
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 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.
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.