Disruption between Ely and Norwich expected until 16:30 

Route(s) affected

East Midlands Railway between Liverpool Lime Street / Manchester Piccadilly / Sheffield and Norwich

Greater Anglia between Stansted Airport / Cambridge and Norwich

Description

Safety checks being made between Thetford and Harling Road mean all lines are blocked. Trains running between Ely and Norwich may be cancelled, delayed until lines reopen or revised.

Disruption is expected until 16:30.

East Midlands Railway customer advice:

Trains running through the area in both directions cannot currently run between Thetford and Norwich.

East Midlands Railway are currently looking at alternative arrangements to keep you on the move. Please remember that this can take time and be assured that their team are working tirelessly to arrange this as quickly as possible for you.

Greater Anglia customer advice:

Due to Police and Network Rail needing to make safety checks near the railway between Thetford and Harling Road, trains are currently unable to run between Ely and Norwich. Police and Network Rail are on site and conducting the checks.

Alternative travel options:

Alternative routes on the Greater Anglia network:

You may use your ticket to travel from Ely to Stowmarket, then onto Norwich via an Intercity service at no extra cost.

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.