Signalling fault between Ford and Chichester leads to disruption with train services between Portsmouth and Brighton affected
A signal fault has caused disruption on the trains today with some services between Portsmouth and Brighton suspended.
Trains were forced to run at reduced speed between Ford and Chichester with a number of services cancelled or delayed by up to 45 minutes. During the issue Southern Rail services between Brighton and Portsmouth & Southsea were suspended with the disruption expected to last until at least 3.30pm.
The signalling fault has now been fixed however trains running between the two stations may still be cancelled, delayed or revised.
A Southern Rail spokesperson said: “An earlier signalling fault has been disrupting Southern services via Barnham. The problem has been fixed, and we are now working to restore our full timetable on all routes through this area.
“However, until around 3.30pm, a few delays, alterations and cancellations may still affect your journey.”
The issue has affected routes between Portsmouth Harbour, Chichester and Brighton, Portsmouth & Southsea and Southampton Central, and Portsmouth Harbour and Three Bridges.
The Southern Rail spokesperson added: “It’s recommend to check our online journey planning tools, and when travelling, listen to announcements and check station screens.
“You may need to wait longer for a train, or change trains more often to get to your destination.”
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