RAIL services to and from Basingstoke are disrupted this afternoon (Sunday, June 19) due to a track circuit failure at train station. 

All lines are disrupted and services running through Basingstoke may be cancelled, delayed or revised. The issue was originally suspected to last until approximately 7pm, with an update bringing this forward to 5.30pm but subject to change.

In a statement, South Western Railway said: "We have been informed of multiple track circuit failures at Basingstoke. This means that trains through the station will be disrupted. 

"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."

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