SIGNALLING problems caused disruption for rail passengers in Poole this morning.

South Western Railway said trains had to run at a reduced speed on some lines due to an issue at the depot in Branksome.

The rail operator said train services in the Bournemouth and Poole area may be delayed as a result and engineers were on site assessing the problem. 

Disruption was expected until 9.30am. 

Shortly after 9.30am, South Western Railway said trains were running normally following the signalling issue and there should be no further delays to passengers' journeys.