A TRESPASS incident has occurred on the railway line at Poole this afternoon.

Rail passengers are facing disruption until around 6pm as trains are having to run at a reduced speed on all lines.

As a result, South Western Railway said trains services running through Poole may be delayed or revised.

A South Western Railway spokesperson said: “We have been informed of a trespassers on the railway at Poole.

“Trains initially came to a complete stop as power to the tracks was switched off.

“Power has now been restored but trains will continue passing through the area at a reduced speed until the trespassers are assisted clear of the railway.”

The spokesperson added: “We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey.”