RAIL passengers are facing major disruption this afternoon due to a blocked line.
A broken rail has been reported at Brockenhurst and as a result the line towards Southampton is blocked.
South Western Railway has said rail services may be delayed or revised.
Disruption is expected until 3pm today.
A spokesperson for South Western Railway said: "We have been informed of a broken rail at Brockenhurst. This means that trains towards Southampton must run at reduced speed through platform 2, or be diverted to platform 1.
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"To assist you with your journey your ticket will be accepted, at no extra cost to yourself, on the following services:
"Bluestar 6 bus route between Southampton and Lymington via Brockenhurst.
"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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