Lines reopened: disruption between Poole and Bournemouth expected until 13:00 

Route(s) affected

between Poole and Bournemouth

Description

Lines have reopened following a problem at a level crossing between Poole and Parkstone. Trains running through these stations may still be delayed by up to 20 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 13:00.

Customer advice:

Engineers are on site and investigating the fault.

We don't know when the lines are expected to reopen.

Your ticket can be used, at no extra cost, on the following services:

• Great Western Railway services between Weymouth and London Paddington in both directions.

Bus Services:

• Morebus:

  • M1 and M2 between Bournemouth - Branksome - Parkstone - Poole

  • 8 and 9 between Poole and Hamworthy

  • 16 and 17 between Bournemouth - Branksome - Parkstone - Poole

  • 20 between Bournemouth - Branksome - Parkstone – Poole

  • 40 between Poole and Wareham

• First Bus:

  • 10 between Weymouth - Upwey - Dorchester

  • X51 between Weymouth and Dorchester

  • X54 between Wareham - Wool - Weymouth
    

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.

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.