| Re: Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by grahame at 15:54, 27th June 2024 |     |
A couple of days later, services disrupted again at Southampton - this time a cable fire on the line in the New Forest, and not affecting GWR services. See http://www.passenger.chat/28844
| Re: Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by froome at 18:43, 24th June 2024 | |
My partner was one of about 10 people wanting to take bikes down to Portsmouth from Bath yesterday on the train, to catch an overnight ferry to France. They had planned on using separate services to space the bikes out. So waking up to this problem made the day quite stressful.
AFAIK they did all make it though.
| Re: Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by bradshaw at 21:54, 23rd June 2024 | |
Update on X/Twitter from Network Rail
. It explains the source of the failure.
UPDATE: Work to bring the signalling back online between Eastleigh and Brockenhurst continues. We hope to get the system restored tonight, but the knock-on impact means @SW_Help is advising against non-essential travel on the route tomorrow
After upgrades to the signalling control systems at Eastleigh Area Signalling Centre overnight, we experienced a power surge which meant that damaged components needed replaced, the signalling control system rebooted and all the specialist signalling software reinstalled.
That work has taken longer than expected and we haven't been able to restore signalling as quickly as wanted.
AddingAfter upgrades to the signalling control systems at Eastleigh Area Signalling Centre overnight, we experienced a power surge which meant that damaged components needed replaced, the signalling control system rebooted and all the specialist signalling software reinstalled.
That work has taken longer than expected and we haven't been able to restore signalling as quickly as wanted.
Signalling restored just before 23.00 hrs
| Re: Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by ChrisB at 15:44, 23rd June 2024 | |
I saw advice this morning stating that passengers could vail themselves of a taxi from Eastleigh to their destination - so anywhere towards Bournemouth.
| Re: Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by Clan Line at 12:25, 23rd June 2024 | |
Just had a WhatsApp from friends just arrived on Queen Mary 2 - NO trains to Waterloo (or anywhere else) !! Full of cruise ships - no trains in or out of Southampton !
SWR website - very much like a chocolate fireguard !
| Re: Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by PhilWakely at 09:39, 23rd June 2024 | |
Major failure affecting Brockenhurst to Eastleigh and from Southampton to Fareham
Due to a signalling problem between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh all lines are blocked, seemingly for the rest of the day.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What We're Doing About It:
We have been informed of a signalling problem between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh. This means that all lines are blocked between these stations.
We are currently unable to operate a service between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh in both directions.
We are also currently unable to operate a service between Fareham and Southampton Central.
Passengers travelling between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh, and between Fareham and Southampton Central are advised to NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL between these stations.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What We're Doing About It:
We have been informed of a signalling problem between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh. This means that all lines are blocked between these stations.
We are currently unable to operate a service between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh in both directions.
We are also currently unable to operate a service between Fareham and Southampton Central.
Passengers travelling between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh, and between Fareham and Southampton Central are advised to NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL between these stations.
Not for the first time this year!
| Re: Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by bradshaw at 09:24, 23rd June 2024 | |
Major failure affecting Brockenhurst to Eastleigh and from Southampton to Fareham
Due to a signalling problem between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh all lines are blocked, seemingly for the rest of the day.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What We're Doing About It:
We have been informed of a signalling problem between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh. This means that all lines are blocked between these stations.
We are currently unable to operate a service between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh in both directions.
We are also currently unable to operate a service between Fareham and Southampton Central.
Passengers travelling between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh, and between Fareham and Southampton Central are advised to NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL between these stations.
What's Going On:
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled, delayed or revised. Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
What We're Doing About It:
We have been informed of a signalling problem between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh. This means that all lines are blocked between these stations.
We are currently unable to operate a service between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh in both directions.
We are also currently unable to operate a service between Fareham and Southampton Central.
Passengers travelling between Brockenhurst and Eastleigh, and between Fareham and Southampton Central are advised to NOT ATTEMPT TO TRAVEL between these stations.
| Southampton Central cancellations 23 June 2024 Posted by GBM at 07:58, 23rd June 2024 | |
(Not directly in the GWR region)
Cancellations to services at Southampton Central
Due to a fault with the signalling system at Southampton Central all lines are closed.
Train services running through this station will be cancelled. Disruption is expected until 10:30 23/06.
Customer Advice
Due to a problem with signal equipment, no trains can currently serve Southampton Central.
Trains running between Portsmouth Harbour and Cardiff Central will divert, calling instead at Eastleigh.
We are currently sourcing road transport to shuttle customers between Eastleigh station and Southampton Central, and will update once this is in place.
