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M27 Closure; Eastleigh Derailed Freight Train

January 31, 2020 By SO53 News 2 Comments

From tonight the M27 will be completely closed in both directions between junctions 3 (M271) and junction 4 (M3) this weekend – from late evening Friday 31 January to early morning 3 February. Read Chippy’s report: M27 Closure 31 Jan – 3 Feb.

To add to the chaos, there’ll be disruption on your train journey. Since Tuesday, a rail line has been blocked after a freight train derailed in Eastleigh. The line between Southampton Central and Basingstoke and thousands of people have been affected.

Route Director, Mark Killick, explains what happened and what they’re doing to get the railway reopened for Monday. “We apologise for the continued disruption and line closure; passengers should continue to check with @SW_Help before travelling.”

Eastleigh derailment - image via Network Rail
Eastleigh derailment – image via Network Rail

Watch the video below and see the huge task of repair:

#EASTLEIGH derailment update. Our Route Director, Mark Killick explains what happened and what we’re doing to get the railway reopened for Monday. We apologise for the continued disruption and line closure; passengers should continue to check with @SW_Help before travelling. pic.twitter.com/K15cmhhz71

— Network Rail Wessex (@NetworkRailWssx) January 31, 2020

Our Southern Region Managing Director, John Halsall, has published a blog about the derailment at #Eastleigh. https://t.co/WT6UZQzkUw pic.twitter.com/z8YcoSHgZR

— Network Rail Wessex (@NetworkRailWssx) January 30, 2020

#Eastleigh derailment update. Work on site is going well with teams working around the clock to reopen the railway from Monday. We have removed and replaced over 160m of track and are working on the reinstatement of signalling and conductor rail infrastructure. 1/2 pic.twitter.com/vRwlVVqjnb

— Network Rail Wessex (@NetworkRailWssx) January 31, 2020

This will be followed by extensive testing to ensure everything is working safely. We still expect to run the majority of services from Monday, but please check with @sw_help before travelling. 2/2

— Network Rail Wessex (@NetworkRailWssx) January 31, 2020

Eastleigh derailed freight train: Delays to continue until Monday
Eastleigh derailed freight train: Delays to continue until Monday

.@HighwaysEngland is preparing for the safe demolition of the old Romsey Road bridge over the #M27, with the third and final weekend closure starting tonight. See @HighwaysSEAST
and @romanse for updates and local traffic info and see information here: https://t.co/Ift0HIXNek pic.twitter.com/6DIoEn4Zz9

— Hampshire County Council (@hantsconnect) January 31, 2020

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  1. YogurtyBull says

    February 1, 2020 at 9:42 am

    Interesting and very useful post. Thanks.

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  2. Chippy Minton says

    February 1, 2020 at 5:21 pm

    Have needed to go to parts of Southampton three times today, and traffic has been surprisingly light. I think a lot of people heeded the advice to stay at home.

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