Storm Arwen: Fallen tree causes delays for rail passengers

Image source, Gemma Smith

Image caption, The large oak tree was blocking the line near Pokesdown station in Bournemouth

Passengers faced long delays and disruption after Storm Arwen brought a tree crashing down on to railway lines in Dorset.

The oak fell across track near Pokesdown station in Bournemouth as the storm caused damage across the UK.

South Western Railway (SWR) confirmed it had been cleared by early afternoon but said delays were expected to continue throughout the day.

An SWR spokesperson said they were sorry for the disruption to services.

"We're working hard to keep everyone moving, but we ask our customers to check their journey before they travel," the spokesperson added.

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