Lines reopened: disruption between Ipswich and Stowmarket expected until 17:30 

Route(s) affected

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

Description

Lines have reopened following a road vehicle colliding with a bridge in the Needham Market area earlier today.

As services return to normal, trains running between Ipswich and Stowmarket may still be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

Disruption is expected until 17:30.

Customer advice:

After a road vehicle collided with a railway bridge near Needham Market, the bridge has been passed fit for use by a Network Rail engineer.

Service impact:

Services will continue to be disrupted as Greater Anglia recover to their advertised timetable.

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.