Here's what has been causing delays to train services in Portsmouth

South Western Railway has reported delays in the Hilsea area due to ‘an obstruction’.

On Twitter, SWR Help posted: ‘We’ve been advised that there is an obstruction on the line at Hilsea.

‘Trains may be cancelled, delayed, or revised because of this problem.

‘At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 15:45.

‘Your journey is likely to take longer to complete.

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‘We will let you know if this changes or when we have more information.

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