Engineering work is taking place between Chelmsford and Braintree / Marks Tey, closing all lines.

Buses replace trains between:

• Ingatestone and Marks Tey.
• Witham and Braintree.

Trains will run between Marks Tey and Sudbury / Norwich, and between London and Chelmsford via Ingatestone. 

Please note that there is limited interchange between buses and trains at Chelmsford. If you are travelling through, please change between buses and trains at Ingatestone.

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 replacement bus by checking station signs or by searching for your station on our station information pages.

Please be advised that, on occasion, replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey