Disruption between Havant and Chichester expected until 09:30 

Route(s) affected

Trains between Southampton Central / Portsmouth Harbour / Portsmouth & Southsea / Chichester and Brighton, and also between Chichester and Littlehampton

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Havant and Chichester means trains have to run at a reduced speed on the line towards Chichester. As a result, trains running between these stations may be delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 09:30.

Customer advice:

If you're travelling between Havant and Chichester please allow at least 10 minutes to complete your journey and plan ahead. Especially if changing trains this morning

There is currently a fault with the signalling system in the Warblington area affecting level crossings. This means trains are running through this part of the network at a reduced speed causing delays of at least 10 minutes.

This is only affecting trains on the Chichester line. Trains to Portsmouth and Southampton are uneffected.

Planning your journey:

You can see the live departure boards, and view a live map of the network.

You can also view an alternative route guide.

If you're travelling in the London area, you can plan journeys on alternative routes by using the TfL Journey Planner.

You can use the Southern app to find up-to-date information.

Can you tell me more about the incident?

This part of the network uses track circuits to detect trains. If a circuit fails, the system may think a train is still there, blocking others from moving forward.

Drivers must stop at red signals and get verbal permission to proceed at a reduced speed, which can cause significant delays, especially in areas with long track sections.

Faults can be caused by electronic issues or track obstructions. Network Rail is investigating, and updates will be shared promptly.

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.