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Last updated:Today at 09:17
Train companies affected:Avanti West Coast, London Northwestern Railway

Buses replace late night trains between Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze / Clacton-on-Sea from Monday 18 to Wednesday 20 August 

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Engineering work details

Starts 18 Aug 2025 to 20 Aug 2025

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Greater Anglia between Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze, and between London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea

Description

Engineering work is taking place between Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze / Clacton-on-Sea, closing some lines on Saturday evening.

As a result:

  • The 22:56 Colchester to Walton-on-the-Naze train service will be diverted to Clacton-on-Sea. At Clacton-on-Sea a connecting rail replacement bus service will operate to Walton-on-Naze, calling at Kirby Cross, Frinton-on-Sea, and Walton-on-the-Naze

  • The 23:18 London Liverpool Street to Clacton-on-Sea train service will be replaced by a bus service between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea

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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