Trains are unable to call at Sholing due to a problem with the station lighting
Trains are unable to call at Sholing due to a problem with the station lighting, from about 18:25. 6 trains at Sholing were cancelled or cut short.
What Happened
- Trains are unable to call at Sholing due to a problem with the station lighting.
- First cancellation from Sholing.
- Trains running again.
“Trains are unable to call at Sholing due to a problem with the station lighting. If you require Sholing please continue Netley and change onto the train towards Southampton Central. If you are at Sholing and require stations towards Portsmouth please get a train to Woolston and connect there with a Portsmouth train.”
Source: National Rail
Trains Affected
| Booked | Train | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| 18:33 | Sholing | Cancelled |
| 18:43 | Sholing | Cancelled |
| 19:33 | Sholing | Cancelled |
| 19:43 | Sholing | Cancelled |
| 20:33 | Sholing | Cancelled |
| 20:43 | Sholing | Cancelled |
Can I Claim?
Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. South Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.
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Questions
What happened to Sholing trains on Saturday 31 October 2026?
Trains are unable to call at Sholing due to a problem with the station lighting, from about 18:25. 6 trains at Sholing were cancelled or cut short.
How much Delay Repay can I get?
South Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.
When is the last day to claim?
You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Saturday 28 November 2026.
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