Buses replace trains between Peterborough and Ely / Norwich on Saturday 11 and Sunday 12 October
Engineering work details
Starts Saturday 11 October 2025 to Sunday 12 October 2025
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
CrossCountry between Birmingham New Street and Cambridge / Stansted Airport
East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street / Nottingham and Norwich
Greater Anglia between Peterborough and Ipswich / Colchester
Description
Engineering work is taking place between Peterborough and Ely / Norwich, closing all lines.
CrossCountry:
Buses replace trains between Peterborough and Ely.
East Midlands Railway:
No trains will run between Peterborough and Ely.
A rail replacement bus service will run non-stop between Peterborough and Norwich.
Your ticket will be accepted at no extra cost on CrossCounty and Greater Anglia rail replacement bus services calling at March, Ely and Thetford.
Greater Anglia:
Buses will replace trains between:
Peterborough and Ely
Ely and Norwich
Check before you travel:
If you are travelling with CrossCountry or Greater Anglia, you can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
If you are travelling with East Midlands Railway, these changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
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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