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Residual disruption between Wool and Wareham expected until 22:00  

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Incident reported: Sunday 26 October 2025 at 18:48

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Last updated

Sunday 26 October 2025 at 20:38

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Trains between Weymouth and Wareham

Description

Following a fault with the signalling system between Wool and Wareham all lines have reopened. As service recovers, trains may still be delayed by up to 40 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 22:00.

Customer advice:

Following a signalling problem between Wool and Wareham all lines have now reopened. Train services may be delayed or revised whilst service returns to normal.

South Western Railway have arranged replacement buses to run on the following routes:

  • 1 double decker bus to run from Wool to Wareham and Poole, and then shuttle between these 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.

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.