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Suspicious package forces closure of Hampshire station

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April 3, 2024
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A suspicious package at Basingstoke station has meant that the station has had to be closed.

Travel advice released as train drivers go on strike

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March 29, 2024
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Advice on next weeks train strikes, including dates that individual TOCs go on strike and potential ticket refunds.

Hampshire trains to be disrupted due to landslip repairs

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March 20, 2024
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Services on the South Western Main Line in the Farnborough area will be disrupted on 24 March, due to engineers carrying out repairs to a landslip.

South Western Railway kicks off partnership with Non-League Day

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March 18, 2024
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23 March is Non-League Day when South Western Railway promotes travel to 26 of the non-league fixtures taking place across its network.

Video: TikTok star Francis Bourgeois unveils new look for London based train

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March 9, 2024
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SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) invited TikTok star Francis Bourgeois to unveil a retro look for a Class 455 London commuter train.

Swanage Railway withdraws plans for Wareham train service

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March 6, 2024
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The Swanage Railway has withdrawn its plans for a train service to connect Swanage with the mainline at Wareham.

Services on Heart of Wessex Line to be disrupted by track renewal work

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March 6, 2024
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Later this month Great Western Railway services on the Dorchester-Weymouth Heart of Wessex line will be disrupted due to track renewal work.

Over half UK trains have been replaced or upgraded

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February 24, 2024
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In the last ten years, over half (54%) of Britain’s passenger trains replaced or upgraded to improve passengers’ journeys.

Reading to Gatwick railway to close for 9 days for signal upgrades

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February 7, 2024
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The rail line between Reading and Gatwick Airport will close for nine days from this Saturday, as Network Rail upgrades signalling.

Half Term Disruption for Hampshire Rail Passengers

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February 6, 2024
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Passengers travelling between Eastleigh and Fareham face another week of disruption next week, following last week’s suspension for stabilisation work.