80-year-old track being replaced: amended services between Norwich and Great Yarmouth from Monday 6 to Friday 10 July 

Route(s) affected

Between Norwich and Great Yarmouth

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Norwich and Great Yarmouth, closing some lines. Background information on the work can be found below.

Train services between Norwich and Great Yarmouth that normally operate via Reedham (Norfolk) will be diverted via Acle.

A minibus shuttle will operate between Lingwood and Reedham (Norfolk), calling at Cantley.

Background information:

Railway engineers will be replacing 2km of old track on the single line near Berney Arms station, helping to boost long-term reliability.

The existing track on this stretch of route was laid around the 1930s and 1940s and is supported by wooden sleepers, which have served the line well, but will now be replaced by a total of 2,755 new steel sleepers. The old jointed rails will also be replaced by continuously welded rail, providing a smoother ride for passengers.

More details are available on the Network Rail website.

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.