Basingstoke station re-opens after security alert

The station was closed for several hours this morning

Author: Grace McgachyPublished 3rd Apr 2024

Basingstoke railway station has now re-opened after it was closed for around three hours this morning.

British Transport Police confirmed they received reports of a suspicious package earlier this morning.

Specialist officers were sent to assess the item, which was eventually confirmed as non-suspicious.

SWR posted to say that lines were re-opened at 1130am but said there'd be continuing disruption as trains returned to normal services.

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