Rail commuters facing rush-hour delays between Brockenhurst and Southampton Central after South Western Railway track safety inspection

TRAIN passengers are facing morning rush-hour disruption between Brockenhurst and Southampton Central after a safety inspection of the track.

Announcing that all lines had been reopened shortly after 7.10am today (Thursday), South Western Railway warned services running through the stations may still be cancelled, delayed or revised until 11am.

Tickets are currently being accepted on Bluestar bus services 7, 8, 9, 11 and 12 between Southampton and Totton, as well as 6 between Southampton and Lymington.

Passengers can also use Morebus services X1 and X2 between Lymington and Bournemouth; 119 and 120 between New Milton and Lymington; 1A, 1B and 1C between Bournemouth and Christchurch; and 33 between Bournemouth and Christchurch.

An SWR spokesperson said: “For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

“We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey.”

Those preferring to use local buses to continue your journey can check traveline.info although SWR tickets are not valid on the local buses not mentioned.

Anyone delayed can check SWR’s compensation policy at tinyurl.com/3bvf9aff

Comments about today’s travel experience can be made by calling 0345 6000 650 or visiting tinyurl.com/bd5s8aj5 for other ways to get in touch.