Operator: CrossCountry
Routes affected:CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Southampton Central
South Western Railway between London Waterloo and Southampton Central / Portsmouth Harbour
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Engineering work is taking place between Winchester and Southampton Central, closing some lines overnight from Monday evening until Thursday morning.
CrossCountry:
The 19:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Southampton Central will not call at Winchester or Southampton Airport Parkway. You can use South Western Railway replacement bus services to complete your journey.
South Western Railway:
After 22:50 each night, buses will replace trains between Basingstoke and Southampton Central.
Trains will run between Eastleigh and Portsmouth Harbour. Some trains will call additionally at Guildford, Havant and Fareham in order to provide connections.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement bus travel advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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