PASSENGERS travelling by train between Basingstoke and Reading on Sunday afternoon (July 10) can expect delays after a reported 'points failure'.

Due to a singalling problem between the two stations, the line towards Reading is blocked, South Wester Railway has announced. 

Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed, and disruption is expected until at least 6pm.

An SWR spokesperson said: "We have been informed that there is a problem with a set of points between Basingstoke and Reading. This means that trains are unable to pass towards Reading.

"For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

"We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."

A track circuit is one system used by signallers to identify where trains are on the tracks. When these fail, trains have to stop at each affected signal and verify that the track beyond the signal is clear. Once they have authority from the signaller to continue, they must do so at caution until they have traversed that signalling section. This process takes up to 10 minutes per affected signal.

To keep up to date with latest travel notices, visit: southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey.

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