Disruption between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst expected until 12:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Monday 02 February 2026 at 07:13
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Last updated
Monday 02 February 2026 at 08:36
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Didcot Parkway / Southampton Central and Bournemouth
South Western Railway between London Waterloo / Winchester and Bournemouth, and also between London Waterloo and Poole / Weymouth
Description
A fault with the signalling system between Southampton Central and Brockenhurst means trains have to run at a reduced speed on all lines. As a result, trains may be delayed by up to 30 minutes, cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 12:00.
CrossCountry customer advice:
Your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services:
The two CrossCountry services operating before and after your cancelled service
If you decide to travel from a different station due to this disruption and need to return to that station later, you will also be able to use your existing ticket to do this at no extra cost.
Unfortunately, any seat reservations will not be carried over to another train, but Coach B, H and L are unreserved coaches on CrossCountry services (where available) so please head to them.
South Western Railway customer advice:
Engineers are on site. Whilst investigations take place fewer trains than usual will run in the area.
Stopping services between Southampton Central and Bournemouth will be cancelled in both directions with "fast" services stopping additionally at impacted stations.
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.