Disruption between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea / Walton-on-the-Naze expected until 20:45 

Route(s) affected

Between London Liverpool Street and Clacton-on-Sea, and also between Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze

Description

There is damaged to the overhead electric wires at Wivenhoe, meaning that all lines are blocked.

Trains running between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea / Walton-on-the-Naze may be cancelled or delayed by up to 30 minutes.

This is expected to cause disruption until 20:45.

Customer advice:

Greater Anglia are trying to source rail replacement. This will be updated when they are confirmed.

You can use your ticket at no extra on the following local buses operated by Central Connect:

• 7, 9 between Clacton-on-Sea and Walton-on-the-Naze

• 74, 75 between Colchester and Clacton-on-Sea

• 106, 107 between Colchester and Walton-on-the-Naze

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.

Check your next train and alternative options using Greater Anglia's new 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.