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London to Portsmouth railway delays after person struck by train

Railway services between London and Portsmouth could be delayed or cancelled this evening after a person was struck by a train.

South Western Railway has said emergency services are on site, and have disabled the power in the tracks to allow them to get to the area safely.

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Picture: South Western Railway

Passengers travelling on that route have been told they can use Southern and Great Western Services to travel between Portsmouth, London and Southampton if their journey has been affected.

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South Western Railway has said it expects disruption on the route until 10pm.

It warned that trains between the stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised.

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