Operator: CrossCountry
Routes affected:CrossCountry between Manchester Piccadilly and Southampton Central / Bournemouth, and between Birmingham New Street and Bournemouth South Western Railway between Reading and Salisbury / Gillingham (Dorset) / Yeovil Pen Mill
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Engineering work is taking place between Basingstoke and Winchester, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Trains will not call at Basingstoke, Winchester and Southampton Airport Parkway.
Journey times will be extended by one hour.
A replacement bus service will operate between Basingstoke and Winchester. (Provided by South Western Railway).
South Western Railway:
Buses replace trains between:
- Basingstoke and Southampton Central
- Basingstoke and Fareham
- Romsey and Southampton Central
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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