Delays on Southern Rail after person hit by train between Havant and Barnham

Emergency services are responding to the tragic incident which happened between Havant and Barnham.

A statement from Southern Rail said: ‘A person has been hit by a train between Havant and Barnham. As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed.

‘Disruption is expected until 12pm.

‘Trains and stations may be busier than usual during this disruption, which could make social distancing difficult. You may prefer to delay your journey until normal service has resumed.

‘No trains can move between Barnham and Chichester. Trains that were initially held at stations between Havant and Chichester can now move forward but will terminate at Chichester.’

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Due to a large number of cancellations, Southern Rail tickets are being accepted on South Western Railway trains between Southampton Central, Portsmouth, Havant, and London Waterloo.

Customers should change at Guildford for trains towards Gatwick Airport and change at Clapham Junction for trains towards East Croydon.

Tickets can also be used on Stagecoach buses on route 700 between Chichester, Bognor Regis, and Littlehampton in both directions.

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