Hampshire Railways: Disruption cleared for trains between Fareham and Southampton Central after signalling problem at Hamble

SIGNALLING problems have now been cleared and there are no more disruptions for commuters at Fareham Railway Station.
By Freddie Webb
Published 14th Jun 2022, 08:44 BST
Updated 14th Jun 2022, 11:33 BST
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Southern Rail reported a signalling fault at Hamble, which caused problems between Southampton Central and Fareham.

A statement from South Rail said: ‘The disruption between Fareham and Southampton has now cleared.

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‘If your journey has been delayed by 15 minutes or more, please use Delay Repay to claim compensation.’

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The initial fault was reported at 8.07am.

Passengers were warned their journeys could be cancelled, or delayed.

A statement from Southern Rail said: ‘A fault with the signalling system at Hamble is causing disruption to journeys between Southampton Central and Fareham.

A signalling problem at Hamble is causing disruption for trains running between Fareham Railway Station, and Southampton Central. Picture: Google Street View.A signalling problem at Hamble is causing disruption for trains running between Fareham Railway Station, and Southampton Central. Picture: Google Street View.
A signalling problem at Hamble is causing disruption for trains running between Fareham Railway Station, and Southampton Central. Picture: Google Street View.

‘As a result, trains between these stations may be cancelled or delayed by up to 10 minutes.

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‘Please allow extra time to complete your journey this morning.

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‘Your journey time will be extended and you may have to change trains in order to reach your destination.’

Tickets were accepted on alternative services, such as South Western Railway, at no extra cost.

Passengers are still advised to use the National Rail journey planner to keep updated with their journey.

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