A broken down freight train between Ipswich and Felixstowe: Train services running to and from these stations will be suspended. Disruption is expected until further notice.

Customer advice

A freight train heading towards Felixstowe South terminal has come to a stand near Derby Road with engine problems.

The freight train requires assistance and a rescue loco has been identified and is on route to assist.

As a result we are unable to run train services on the branch line until the freight train is clear of the line.

Greater Anglia tickets will be accepted on local buses (First Buses route 75) between Ipswich and Felixstowe until further notice.

Rail Replacement buses have been sourced from Felixstowe Travel to operate between Ipswich and Felixstowe. The buses are due to arrive at Felixstowe at 08:45 and at Ipswich at 09:30.

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 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.

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.