No trains between Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft until approximately 15:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 29 August 2026 at 12:35
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Last updated
Saturday 29 August 2026 at 13:28
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Ipswich and Lowestoft
Description
Due to a fault with a river swing bridge between Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft all lines are blocked. Train services running to and from these stations may be cancelled or revised.
Disruption is expected until 15:00.
Customer advice:
There is a fault with the swing bridge at Oulton Broad South. Trains are currently unable to pass, until the problem has been resolved.
Network Rail engineers aim to diagnose and resolve this as soon as possible.
Trains are suspended between Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft.
Alternative Travel Options:
To help you complete your journey Greater Anglia tickets will be accepted on the following First Bus services:
X2/X21/X22 via Beccles to / from Lowestoft
106 between Oulton Broad and Lowestoft
Your Greater Anglia ticket can also be used on rail replacement buses between Oulton Broad North and Lowestoft, which are operating due to planned engineering work. Oulton Broad North is a short walk from Oulton Broad South.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries 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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