Buses replace trains between Colchester and Ipswich / Stowmarket on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 20 September 2025 to Sunday 21 September 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Harwich Town / Ipswich / Norwich, between Manningtree and Harwich Town, between Colchester and Harwich Town / Ipswich / Peterborough
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Colchester and Harwich Town / Ipswich / Stowmarket, closing all lines over the course of the weekend.
Saturday:
Buses replace trains between:
Ipswich and Colchester
Harwich Town and Colchester
Trains will run between Norwich and Ipswich, as well as between Colchester and Liverpool Street.
Sunday:
Before 14:30:
Buses will replace trains between:
Stowmarket and Colchester
Colchester and Harwich Town
Trains will continue to operate between Norwich and Ipswich as well as between Colchester and Liverpool Street
After 14:30:
Buses replace trains between:
Ipswich and Colchester
Harwich Town and Colchester
Trains will run between Norwich and Ipswich, as well as between Colchester and Liverpool Street.
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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