Train lines closed during half term for maintenance work with bus replacements set to operate

These train lines will be closed during the upcoming half term for essential work

Bus replacement services will be in operation during the May half term while maintenance railway work is completed.

The lines between Fareham and Portsmouth, and between Havant and Portsmouth will be closed during half term at the end of the month for maintenance work, South Western Railway has confirmed.

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The work will take place from Monday, May 25 to Friday, May 29, all days inclusive, with Great Western Railway and Southern services also be affected.

The following changes to services will be in place:

  • London Waterloo to Portsmouth via Eastleigh services will terminate at Fareham.
  • Southampton Central to Portsmouth stopping services will terminate at Fareham.
  • London Waterloo to Portsmouth via Guildford services will be revised and will terminate at Havant.
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