No trains between Manningtree and Harwich Town until approximately 17:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Colchester / Manningtree and Harwich Town

Description

There is damage to the overhead electric wires between Manningtree and Harwich Town meaning that all lines are blocked.

Trains running between these stations are suspended.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on First Bus 104 between Manningtree and Harwich Town.

Rail replacement:

Rail replacement vehicles have been requested to run between Manningtree and Harwich Town but are not yet confirmed. They are not expected to be in place before 15:30, so please delay your journey if you can until the buses are confirmed.

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.