Lines reopened: disruption at Ipswich expected until 11:30 

Route(s) affected

Between London Liverpool Street and Ipswich / Norwich, between Cambridge / Felixstowe and Ipswich, and also between Ipswich and Lowestoft / Peterborough

Description

Lines have now reopened following a trespass incident at Ipswich. However, whilst service recovers, trains running to / from and through Ipswich may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 11:30.

Customer advice:

Trains have been disrupted because of an earlier trespasser on the tracks at Ipswich. The British Transport Police and Network Rail response teams have been on site.

Alternative travel options

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

Your ticket will be accepted on the following buses at no extra cost:

First buses:

• 64 between Ipswich and Saxmundham

• 75 and 77 between Ipswich and Felixstowe

• 88 between Ipswich, Needham Market and Stowmarket

• P&R 800 between Ipswich and Melton

Central Connect:

• 74 and 75 between Ipswich and Diss

• 82 between Diss and Norwich

• 70 between Diss and Bury St Edmunds

Trespassing on the railway is illegal and very dangerous. You could be taken to court and face a £1,000 fine.

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 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.