Southern Rail: Trains unable to run between Havant and Chichester

Trains are unable to run between Havant and Chichester this morning (Monday, September 7), according to Southern Rail.

A spokesperson for the rail service said: “Services cannot run between Havant to Chichester due to a signalling failure near Havant.

"You will need to use an alternative route, or delay your travel until services are running again.

"Make sure you leave at least an additional 30 minutes to complete your journey.

Chichester railway station. Photo: Google Street Viewplaceholder image
Chichester railway station. Photo: Google Street View

“Please ensure to check before you travel using the online journey planners and live departure boards for the latest information.”

Southern Rail said you can your existing ticket at no extra cost on the following services:

  • Alternative Southern services between Southampton, Portsmouth, Brighton and London
  • Thameslink services between Brighton and London
  • South Western Railway services between Portsmouth, Southampton, Havant, and London Waterloo
  • Great Western Railway services between Southampton and Portsmouth, and also between Dorking Deepdene and Redhill
  • London Underground on any reasonable route including via London Waterloo for connections with South Western Railway services

You can also use your train tickets on the following Stagecoach bus routes:

  • 500 - Between Littlehampton, Barnham and Chichester
  • 700 - Between Littlehampton, Bognor Regis and Chichester
  • 700 - Between Chichester, Havant and Portsmouth
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