Lines reopened: disruption between Weymouth and Poole expected until 16:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Weymouth and Poole

Description

Lines have reopened following a fault on a train between Wool and Wareham. Train services running through these stations are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:00.

Customer advice:

Following a train fault between Wool and Wareham, all lines have now reopened. Services are now returning to normal but might still be subject to delay or alteration while work takes place to recover the service.

Long Distance & Mainline services from Weymouth to London Waterloo are expected to be delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised between Weymouth and Bournemouth stations. Services between Bournemouth and London Waterloo might also be delayed from this incident.

How do I get to my destination?

You will still be able to travel but please allow extra time to complete your journey.

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

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

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

• Morebus 8 and 9 between Poole and Hamworthy

• Morebus 40 between Poole and Wareham

• Morebus 30 between Wareham - Wool - Dorchester – Weymouth

• First Bus 10 between Weymouth - Upwey – Dorchester

A few rail replacement buses will be running from Wool station to all stations towards Bournemouth, these should be in place from Wool at 14:30.

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.