⚠️🚧 We are sorry that a gas leak next to the line means that services can't run between #Andover & #Salisbury. @DWFireControl @fire_salisbury are at the scene. Disruption to @SW_Help services will last until the end of the day. Follow @SW_Help for the latest travel advice.
@DWFireControl @fire_salisbury @SW_Help We know the delays and diversions are frustrating but an exclusion zone has been put around the leak and it's not safe to run trains at this time. We will bring you further updates when we have them.
Please see this update from @DWFireControl on their response to the incident and advice for people in the area 👇. dwfire.org.uk/news/gas-leak-…
UPDATE: @SGNgas engineers will be working through the night to cap the gas leak near the railway line in #Salisbury Disruption to services is expected until at least 0800 in the morning (Thursday 18th). Please check your journey before travelling with @SW_Help cont.
Alternative travel options for passengers travelling between Andover and Salisbury are also available on the South Western Railway journey planner. southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey
NEW UPDATE: Gas engineers are still working to cap the gas leak near the line between #Andover and #Salisbury @SW_Help services will not run on the line until midday and will be disrupted up to 1430. Please check @SW_Help for the latest advice on completing your journey.
@SW_Help @SGNgas hoped to have the leak capped by this morning, however waterlogged ground conditions have slowed down work. We are sorry for the disruption to journeys and will bring you updates when we have them. More info southwesternrailway.com/plan-my-journey