TRAINS towards Eastleigh and Southampton are set to be delayed after a passenger was taken ill.

Disruption is expected until 2pm today following an ill passenger on a train between Cosham and Fareham.

An ambulance was called to Fareham railway station earlier this morning and the line from Fareham towards Southampton and Eastleigh was blocked for 45 minutes.

All lines have now reopened but rail users are warned of possible disruption.

In a statement South Western Railway said: "We were earlier informed that a passenger had taken ill on-board one of our services at Fareham station. The Ambulance Service attended and have assessed the ill passenger and the train has now been able to continue its journey. However the line from Fareham towards Southampton and Eastleigh was blocked for 45 minutes resulting in delays to a number of services. As a result there may be some residual delays and alterations to services until 14:00.

For further information or onward travel advice please speak to a member of staff or use a station help point.

We are very sorry for any delay that this may cause to your journey."