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Train companies affected:National Rail

Buses replace trains between Witham and Chelmsford on Sunday 22 October 

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Engineering work details

Starts 22 Oct 2023 to 22 Oct 2023

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Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Greater Anglia between Norwich / Ipswich / Clacton-on-Sea / Colchester / Braintree and London Liverpool Street

Description

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

Trains from Norwich, Ipswich, Clacton, Colchester and Braintree will terminate / start at Witham.

Rail replacement buses will run between:

  • Witham and Ingatestone (fast, for customers travelling to London).

  • Witham and Chelmsford via Hatfield Peverel (for Chelmsford and Hatfield Peverel customers only).

Connecting train services will operate between Chelmsford and London Liverpool Street via Ingatestone, also serving Shenfield and Stratford.

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 bus replacement 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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