Major five-day train disruption planned as buses to replace services to and from Portsmouth
Train passengers have been urged to double-check their upcoming journeys - and anticipate delays.
Rail passengers travelling between Portsmouth, Havant and London are being warned of major disruption during a five-day railway closure as part of a £120m signalling upgrade.
The main closure will run from Monday, October 26, to Friday, October 30, with replacement buses operating on several routes and further changes to services before and after the work.
South Western Railway (SWR) services between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour will terminate at Petersfield during the main closure, while Southern services will terminate at Chichester.
Replacement buses will run between Petersfield and Portsmouth Harbour, Chichester and Portsmouth Harbour, and Chichester and Southampton Central.
Passengers are being advised to check their journeys before travelling, as other services around the affected area may also be altered.
Rail services will also be affected on the weekends either side of the main five-day closure.
On Saturday, October 24, and Sunday, October 25, replacement buses will run between Havant and Southampton Central. On the Sunday, buses will also operate between Guildford and Petersfield.
On Saturday, October 31, SWR services between London Waterloo and Portsmouth Harbour will terminate at Haslemere, with replacement buses running between Haslemere and Havant.
On Sunday, November 1, services will terminate at Guildford, with buses operating between Guildford and Havant.
Passengers are advised to check the websites of South Western Railway and Southern Rail for the latest travel information.
It comes as part of major signalling upgrades throughout Portsmouth and the surrounding area. Crossings at Havant and Bedhampton will also be affected at a later stage.
Passengers are being urged to plan ahead and allow extra time for their journeys during the affected period.