Portsmouth Direct Line

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The Portsmouth Direct Line splits from the South Western Main Line at Woking and runs through the South Downs to Portsmouth. This route represents the stretch from Shalford Junction (just south of Guildford) to Havant exclusive.

Portsmouth Direct Line
DescriptionThe Portsmouth Direct Line from Shalford Junction to Havant exclusive
Country United Kingdom
Time period2010s
Train Operating CompanySouth Western Railway
Simulation difficulty6/10 stars
AuthorOxalin
WebsitePortsmouth Direct Line
Route map

Guildford & London
Farncombe
Godalming
Milford
Witley
Haslemere
Liphook
Liss
Petersfield
Buriton Tunnel
Rowlands Castle
Portsmouth

The majority of the line is a simple two track route, however Haslemere station in the middle has three platforms which can be used for services to overtake each other, and terminate. The route also has several level crossings, which increase the difficulty slightly.

The standard service pattern is as follows:

Portsmouth Direct Line Services
Train Operating Company Origin Destination Frequency (tph)
South Western Railway London Waterloo Portsmouth Harbour 2
Portsmouth and Southsea 1
Haslemere 1