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Disruption between Manningtree and Harwich Town / Ipswich today 

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Incident reported: Friday 23 October 2026 at 20:36

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Last updated

Friday 23 October 2026 at 22:04

Train operators affected

  • Greater Anglia

Route(s) affected

Between Manningtree and Harwich Town

Description

Damage to the overhead wires between Manningtree and Harwich Town / Ipswich means all lines are blocked. Trains running between these stations may be cancelled or revised.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

Customers are advised not to travel between Manningtree and Harwich Town / Ipswich.

Tickets for travel today will be valid for travel tomorrow, Saturday 24 October.

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.

Ticket flexibility:

If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.

If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.

For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.

Check before you travel:

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

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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