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Last updated:Today at 04:05
Train companies affected:National Rail
Last updated:Today at 00:03
Train companies affected:South Western Railway

Amended late night / early morning services between Witham and Colchester on Monday 11 and Tuesday 12 December 

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Engineering work details

Starts 11 Dec 2023 to 12 Dec 2023

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Greater Anglia between London Liverpool Street and Colchester / Ipswich

Description

Engineering work is taking place overnight between Witham and Colchester, closing some lines. ​​​​​​​

Monday only:

  • The 23:48 London Liverpool Street to Colchester services will be replaced by a bus service between Witham and Colchester.

Monday and Tuesday:

  • The 23:02 London Liverpool Street to Ipswich service will terminate at Colchester. Passengers for Manningtree and Ipswich should change at Colchester for the 23:30 London Liverpool Street to Norwich service.

Tuesday only:

  • The 00:18 and 00:46 London Liverpool Street to Colchester services will be replaced by a bus service between Witham and Colchester.

  • The 4:43 Colchester to London Liverpool Street service will start from Witham at 05:00. A connecting rail replacement bus service will be in operation from Colchester to Witham, departing Colchester at 04:10, Marks Tey at 04:26, and Kelvedon at 04:38, arriving at Witham at 04:50.

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.