Engineering work is taking place between Ipswich and Norwich, closing all lines via Diss.

Buses will replace trains between Ipswich and Norwich, with both fast and stopping buses running. Replacement buses will also run between Ipswich and Bury St Edmunds.

On Saturday, hourly services that usually run between London Liverpool Street and Colchester Town will be amended to run to / from Ipswich instead of Colchester Town. A shuttle train service will run between Colchester and Colchester Town.​​​​​​​

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 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.