Incident resolved: disruption at Chichester expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 23 May 2026 at 10:24
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Last updated
Saturday 23 May 2026 at 11:07
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between London Victoria and Portsmouth Harbour, and also between Brighton and Chichester / Southampton Central / Portsmouth & Southsea
Description
The emergency services have safely carried out their work at Chichester, and trains can begin to run as normal.
While service recovers, trains running through this station may still be revised or delayed by up to 30 minutes.
This is expected to cause disruption until 12:00.
Customer advice:
Southern are working on recovering the scheduled service and you can continue to use your planned route, but we recommend leaving up to 10 - 15 minutes extra time to complete your journey.
Planning your journey:
You can use the live departure boards.
You can view a live map of the Southern network.
You can also see use the alternative route guide.
If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner here.
The Southern app will also help you plan your journey.
Can you tell me more about the incident?
Earlier today, Network Rail and the emergency services assisted a person near the railway. During this time, trains were stopped to ensure they can do so as quickly and safely as possible.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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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