Rail disruption clears after trespass incident in Portsmouth
TRAINS across the Portsmouth area were disrupted after a trespass incident this morning.
It happened between two of the stations in the city Portsmouth Harbour and Fratton.
South Western Railway initially said that all the lines were blocked due to the incident.
The lines have now reopened and the disruption caused has now cleared.
SWR Help said on Twitter: ‘Following trespass on the railway between Portsmouth Harbour and Fratton all lines have now reopened.
‘Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until 09:30.’
The account then added: ‘Disruption caused by an earlier trespass incident between Portsmouth Harbour and Fratton has now ended.’
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