Person hit by train resulting in lines blocked between Bedhampton and Portsmouth

A person has been hit by a train resulting in all lines being blocked between Bedhampton and Fratton.

Emergency crews are attending the incident with people warned of delays while work is carried out. Bus services have been requested to transfer commuters.

A passenger said the incident happened at Hilsea station before passengers had to exit the train. “Train stopped and we had to exit at rear of train. Nasty scene. Police, fire service and ambulance on scene,” the person said.

South Western Railway said “trains may be cancelled, delayed or revised because of this problem” before adding in a post on X: “Due to a person being hit by a train between Bedhampton and Fratton all lines are blocked.

“To help you complete your journey; we have requested replacement buses to stop at all stations between Havant, Fareham and Portsmouth Harbour. We will update you when these are in place. Your journey will take longer than planned.

“At this time, we estimate that disruption to our services will end at 5.30pm.”

More information: southwesternrailway.com/disruption