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Lines reopened: disruption between Ipswich and Felixstowe until approximately 19:45  

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 27 August 2026 at 17:36

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Last updated

Thursday 27 August 2026 at 19:00

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Between Ipswich and Felixstowe

Description

Lines have now reopened following a safety inspection on the train that runs between Ipswich and Felixstowe. However, whilst service recovers, trains running between these stations may still be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until approximately 19:45.

Customer advice:

Alternate travel arrangements

Local buses will accept Greater Anglia ticket holders on routes:

  • X7, 75 and 77

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 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.

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