Buses replace trains between Beccles and Lowestoft: disruption expected until 22:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Ipswich and Lowestoft

Description

There is a failure of the electricity supply between Beccles and Lowestoft, meaning that all lines are blocked.

As a result, trains are currently unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled.

This is expected to cause disruption until 22:00.

Customer advice:

We have been made aware of a UK Power Networks (UKPN) supply problem in the Beccles area, which is disrupting the signalling system between Beccles and Lowestoft.

Network Rail response teams are en route to investigate, but current UKPN estimates for power restoration is by 22:00.

Service impact:

Trains are unable to run between Beccles and Lowestoft.

While trains on our Lowestoft - Norwich route are not directly affected, there may be knock-on disruption to this route.

Check your next train using Greater Anglia's live map.

Alternative travel options:

Please be prepared for a delay to your journey. You may need to take a different train than originally planned.

Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on First Bus routes X2, X21 and X22 between Beccles and Lowestoft.

Rail replacement:

Accessible replacement buses, provided by Angies, will be running between Beccles and Lowestoft calling at Oulton Broad South from 18:40. Journey time is approximately 30 minutes.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

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 drop-off 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.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.