Disruption at Manningtree expected until 14:30 

Route(s) affected

Between London Liverpool Street and Ipswich / Norwich, and also between Manningtree and Harwich Town

Description

There is a problem with the points just outside Manningtree station, meaning that trains must run at reduced speed on some lines for safety reasons.

As a result, trains may be cancelled, delayed by up to 15 minutes or revised.

This issue is expected to continue to impact services until 14:30.

Customer advice:

There is a fault with the points outside Manningtree station that is being worked on by Network Rail engineers. This means that trains are having to run at a reduced speed between Manningtree and Ipswich and also, between Manningtree and Wrabness.

Service impact:

Services on the affected routes are being delayed, cancelled and having their starting and terminating stations altered.

Ticket acceptance:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on local First Essex Bus routes 103 and 104 between Colchester and Harwich Town.

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.

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.