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Last updated:Today at 21:29
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, Northern, TransPennine Express
Last updated:Today at 21:29
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway, Caledonian Sleeper

Buses replace trains between Colchester and Harwich Town / Ipswich on Saturday 6 and Sunday 7 September 

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Engineering work details

Starts 06 Sep 2025 to 07 Sep 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

between London Liverpool Street and Harwich International / Ipswich / Norwich and also between Manningtree and Harwich Town

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Colchester and Ipswich / Harwich Town, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between:

  • Colchester and Ipswich

  • Colchester and Harwich Town

Trains will continue to operate between London Liverpool Street and Colchester and between Ipswich and Norwich.

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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