Updated at: 29-Aug-2025 11:41:52: AM
Operator: Southern
Routes affected:
between London Victoria / Brighton and Chichester, and also between Bognor Regis and Barnham / Portsmouth Harbour
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place overnight between Barnham and Chichester, closing some lines.
Monday to Thursday:
- The 22:35 London Victoria to Chichester will terminate at Barnham. A connecting rail replacement bus will run between Barnham and Chichester, departing at 00:20.
- The 23:15 Barnham to Bognor Regis will not run.
- The 23:45 Portsmouth Harbour to Bognor Regis train will be diverted to terminate at Littlehampton. A replacement bus will run from Barnham to Bognor Regis, deoarting at 00:37.
Tuesday to Friday:
- The 04:55 Chichester to Brighton will start at Barnham, departing at 05:03. A connecting rail replacement bus will depart earlier from Chichester at 04:33.
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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This page created on: 29-Aug-2025 11:41:52: AM