Buses replace trains between Ipswich and Oulton Broad South: disruption is expected until 12:00 

Route(s) affected

Between Ipswich and Oulton Broad South

Description

A fault with the signalling system between Ipswich and Oulton Broad South means all lines are blocked. As a result, trains are unable to run between these stations and will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 12:00.

Customer advice:

Network Rail response teams are on site investigating multiple faults with the signalling system on the East Suffolk line between Ipswich and Oulton Broad South.

Please note buses replace trains via Lowestoft until Tuesday 17 November 2026 because of planned engineering work.

Service impact:

Trains are unable to run between Ipswich and Oulton Broad South in both directions.

Alternative travel options:

Please allow plenty of time to make your journey.

Greater Anglia are currently trying to source accessible replacement buses to help you make your journey.

Greater Anglia have arranged for you to be able to use your Greater Anglia ticket on First Bus:

• X21 / X22 between Beccles and Lowestoft

• 64 between Ipswich and Saxmundham

Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.

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.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

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.