Buses replace trains between Colchester and Ipswich / Stowmarket on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 September 

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.