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Last updated:Today at 02:07
Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace trains between Ingatestone / Chelmsford and Colchester on Sunday 15 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts 15 Oct 2023 to 15 Oct 2023

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea / Ipswich / Norwich, and between Witham and Braintree, and also between Marks Tey and Sudbury

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Witham and Colchester, closing all lines.

As a result, the following alterations apply:

  • Train services to / from London Liverpool Street will terminate / start at Chelmsford.

  • Train services to / from Norwich / Ipswich / Clacton-on-Sea will terminate / start at Colchester.

Rail replacement buses will run on the following routes:

  • Between Ingatestone and Colchester (these services will run fast for London bound customers)

  • Between Chelmsford and Colchester, calling at Marks Tey, Kelvedon, Witham and Hatfield Peverel

  • Between Witham and Braintree, calling at all stations

  • Between Marks Tey and Sudbury, calling at all stations

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 this page.

You can find the location of your replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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