No trains between Witham and Braintree until approximately 09:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Witham and Braintree

Description

There are a set of points out of use as a result of a track defect between Witham and Braintree. This has closed the line running between these stations.

This issue means that trains are currently unable to run between these stations, and have been cancelled in full.

This is expected until 09:00.

Alternative travel options:

Please allow plenty of time for your journey. Greater Anglia are currently attempting to source replacement buses for you to be able to complete your journey.

Further information:

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

Specific train service alterations and live departure boards are available to help plan your journey.

You can check your next train and alternative options using the live map.

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.