Signal failure causes huge disruption to rail services

Passengers are warned of disruption until late afternoon

The disruption was caused by a signal failure at Basingstoke
Author: Jason BeckPublished 11th Jun 2024

Rail passengers faced delays and cancellations on Tuesday due to a signal failure at Basingstoke.

South Western Railway said trains were having to run at reduced speed on some lines.

Passengers were warned of cancellations, delays of up to an hour, or alterations to services until 4.00pm.

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