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Weymouth trains delayed by fire Weymouth rail services delayed by fire under train
(about 3 hours later)
Trains between Weymouth and Wareham have been suspended after a fire underneath a train. Trains between Weymouth and Wareham were suspended after a fire underneath a train at the start of the morning rush hour.
Some 20 passengers were led to safety from a train at Upwey Station at the start of the morning rush hour. Up to 20 passengers were led to safety from the train at Upwey Station while the train's crew put the fire out.
Major delays to services are expected for most of the morning. There is no current estimate for when services will be back up and running. Services were suspended and others were facing delays of up to an hour. A bus service was put in place between between Dorchester South and Weymouth.
South West Trains said they were trying to find alternative transport for passengers affected. South West Trains said train services had now returned to normal.
A spokesperson for South West Trains - Network Rail Alliance said: "We would like to apologise to our passengers for any inconvenience caused."