TRAINS on the Weymouth to London Waterloo line have been affected by a 'trespasser' on the railway.

Operator South Western Railway warned passengers that due to trespass on the railway at Christchurch all lines between Bournemouth and Christchurch have been blocked.

All lines have since reopened but services are still affected by delays and some trains to Weymouth are being cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 4pm today.

A SWR spokesman said: "We were earlier informed of a trespasser on the railway between Bournemouth and Christchurch. The trespasser has now been removed from the railway and all lines have now reopened."

Train tickets will be accepted on the following bus services:
Yellow Buses routes 1, 1A and 1B (requested, not confirmed)