Engineering work is taking place between Chelmsford and Braintree / Sudbury and Ipswich, closing all lines.
Saturday and Monday:
Buses will replace trains between Witham and Ipswich, and also between Marks Tey and Sudbury.
Sunday:
The line between Chelmsford and Ipswich is closed. Buses will replace trains between Ingatestone and Colchester / Manningtree / Ipswich, between Chelmsford and Colchester (calling at all stations), between Witham and Braintree and also between Marks Tey and Sudbury.
Check before you travel:
These changes are not currently shown in the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner, please check back nearer to the time of travel.
You can find the location of your bus replacement by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages
Bicycles:
Non folding bicycles are not allowed on rail replacement bus services at any time. Folding bicycles are allowed if fully folded. For more information, please see here.
Project Information:
You can read more about engineering work and why it is necessary.