High Output Ballast Work is taking place between Stowmarket and Ely / Cambridge, closing all lines.
Buses will replace trains between Stowmarket and Ely.
Buses will also replace trains between Stowmarket and Cambridge. Please note, buses will serve Cambridge North instead of Cambridge main station.
Connecting trains will be provided between Ely and Peterborough, Cambridge North and Cambridge, and also between Ipswich and Stowmarket.
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.
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use this page
You can find the location of your bus replacement by typing in your station hereÂ
Project Information:
Over time, ballast wears down and becomes rounded. The pieces of ballast then fit together less easily, reducing the ballast's effectiveness.
Ballast cleaning removes this worn ballast, screens it and replaces the 'dirty' worn ballast with new angular ballast.