A BROKEN-down train is causing delays in Basingstoke.
A freight train between Basingstoke and Winchester has broken down, causing delays between the two stations.
Trains between the two stations are being delayed or cancelled, and the disruption is expected until 1pm today.
Replacement road transport has been arranged.
For further information, visit National Rail's website.
#Basingstoke - Replacement road transport has been arranged for South Western Railway customers. This will depart Basingstoke at 10:50 calling at Micheldever, Winchester, Shawford and Eastleigh. https://t.co/COZ8z6ny0f
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) February 18, 2019
#Basingstoke - Replacement road transport has been arranged for South Western Railway customers. This will depart Eastleigh at 11:00 calling at Shawford, Winchester, Micheldever and Basingstoke. https://t.co/COZ8z6ny0f
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) February 18, 2019
UPDATE:
The disruption has now been cleared and trains are running normally.
CLEARED: #Basingstoke - Trains are now able to run normally between Winchester and Basingstoke following a broken down freight train between these stations earlier today.
— National Rail (@nationalrailenq) February 18, 2019
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