Disruption on trains to and from Basingstoke after woman struck by train near Winchester

National Rail have said that emergency services are currently dealing with the incident between Basingstoke and Shawford, which has led to a number trains being cancelled or delayed.

British Transport Police said in a statement: "Officers were called to an area of line close to Winchester station on Monday, 25 June, shortly before 11.45am following a report that a person had been struck by a train."

Members of South Central Ambulance Service also attended the incident, but a woman was pronounced dead at the scene.

Officers are currently working to identify the woman and contact their next of kin.

The incident is not being treated as suspicious by authorities and a file is being prepared for the coroner.

Latest information indicates that the lines have now re-opened. However, a speed restriction has now been imposed between Basingstoke and Winchester/Woking due to a signal problem.

The disruption is now expected to last until 6pm.

South Western Railway is in the process of arranging replacement transport:

#Basingstoke - South Western Railway are currently in the process of arranging replacement road transport and will provide further information on this as soon as available.

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) June 25, 2018

#Basingstoke - South Western Railway customers may use their ticket on CrossCountry services between Basingstoke and Southampton Central, which are being diverted via Andover.

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) June 25, 2018

Passengers on CrossCountry trains can use their tickets on other services.

#Basingstoke - CrossCountry customers may use their ticket on Great Western Railway services between Basingstoke and Reading, and also on South Western Railway services via any reasonable route.

— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) June 25, 2018