A broken-down train caused delays for commuters this morning.

The train, which stopped in the Barnham area, caused changes, cancellations and delays on the rail network from about 5.30am onwards.

Rail replacement services have been brought in between Littlehampton and Chichester, calling at Ford and between Barnham and Bognor.

A train shuttle service is operating between Chichester and Portsmouth.

The problem affected trains between Brighton and London Victoria, between Horsham and Portsmouth, between Bognor and Victoria and between Brighton and Southampton.

For more information call 08457 484950 or visit www.southernrailway.com/live_running.php