Buses replace trains between Ipswich and Colchester and also between Manningtree and Harwich Town on Saturday 20 and Sunday 21 June
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 20 June 2026 to Sunday 21 June 2026
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Colchester / Manningtree and Harwich Town and also between Norwich / Ipswich and London Liverpool Street
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Ipswich / Harwich Town and Colchester, closing all lines.
Rail replacement buses will operate between:
Ipswich and Colchester
Manningtree and Harwich Town
Trains will continue to operate as normal between:
Norwich and Ipswich
Colchester Town / Clacton-on-Sea and London 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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