'Disruptive' passengers on train in Hilsea cause widespread chaos in city as trains are cancelled or delayed

‘DISRUPTIVE’ passengers on a train have caused carnage and delays across routes in the area, a railway operator has warned.
By Tom Cotterill
Published 5th Oct 2021, 21:14 BST
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The chaos took place on a train in Hilsea earlier this evening, operator South Western Railways has said.

The incident has blocked the line towards Fareham and Havant, caused delays across the city.

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South Western said that the incident had affected trains running through these stations, with some either being ‘cancelled, delayed or revised’.

A statement on South Western Railway’s website this evening said: ‘We have been informed of disruptive passengers on a train at Hilsea. This means that the line towards Fareham and Havant is blocked.

‘For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

‘We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey.’

Disruption is expected until 11.30pm, South Western said.

Hilsea railway station, where a train with disruptive passengers is causing chaos on rail lines across the area. Photo: Google.Hilsea railway station, where a train with disruptive passengers is causing chaos on rail lines across the area. Photo: Google.
Hilsea railway station, where a train with disruptive passengers is causing chaos on rail lines across the area. Photo: Google.
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