Buses replace trains between Marks Tey and Sudbury until 21:30 

Route(s) affected

Between Marks Tey and Sudbury

Description

A track defect in the Sudbury area means the line is blocked. Trains running between Marks Tey and Sudbury will be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until 21:30.

Customer advice:

There is a track defect near Sudbury and it is currently un-safe for trains. Network Rail response teams are now on site and looking into the severity of the problem.

Alternative travel options:

Accessible replacement buses are currently running between Marks Tey and Sudbury, provided by Central Connect. These will take approximately 40 minutes.

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 Enquiries 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.