Disruptions & planned work

Current rail disruptions, planned work and operator status.

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5 matching published notices

Planned work / notice

Buses replace trains between Norwich / Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft from Saturday 21 and Sunday 22 November

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 14 Oct 2026, 09:45

Greater Anglia between Ipswich and Norwich via Lowestoft, and also between Norwich and Lowestoft

Notice details

Engineering work is taking place between Norwich and Lowestoft, closing all lines. Buses will run between: Norwich and Lowestoft via Oulton Broad North Lingwood and Reedham via Cantley Services between Norwich and Great Yarmouth will operate via Acle only, no services will run via Reedham . Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 21 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 22 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 14 Oct 2026, 09:45

Operators: Greater Anglia

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace trains between Ipswich and Halesworth / Lowestoft from Saturday 24 to Friday 30 October

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59

Source updated 13 Oct 2026, 10:57

Greater Anglia between Harwich International / Ipswich and Lowestoft

Notice details

Engineering work is taking place between Ipswich and Halesworth / Lowestoft, closing all lines. Saturday and Sunday: Buses replace trains between: Ipswich and Lowestoft (all stations except Beccles) Halesworth and Lowestoft via Beccles and Oulton Broad South Monday to Friday: Buses replace trains between Ipswich and Halesworth. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 24 Oct 2026, 00:00 · Until 30 Oct 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 13 Oct 2026, 10:57

Operators: Greater Anglia

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Planned work / notice

Buses replace trains between Norwich / Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft from Friday 13 to Monday 16 November

From 13 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 16 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 8 Oct 2026, 14:35

Between Ipswich and Norwich via Lowestoft, and also between Norwich and Lowestoft

Notice details

Engineering work is taking place between Norwich / Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft, closing all lines. Buses replace trains between Norwich and Lowestoft, Reedham (Norfolk) and Lingwood via Cantley, as well as between Oulton Broad South and Lowestoft. Train services between Norwich and Great Yarmouth will operate via Acle only: no trains will run via Reedham (Norfolk) . Train services will continue to operate between Ipswich and Oulton Broad South. Check before you travel: You can plan your journey using the National Rail Journey Planner . Replacement bus travel advice: For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page . You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page . Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

From 13 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 16 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 8 Oct 2026, 14:35

Operators: Greater Anglia

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Planned work / notice

CANCELLED: Engineering work between Buckenham and Lowestoft on Sunday 6 December

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59

Source updated 21 Sept 2026, 09:37

Greater Anglia between Norwich and Great Yarmouth / Lowestoft

Notice details

The engineering work scheduled to take place between Buckenham and Lowestoft has been cancelled and trains will now run normally on this route. Check before you travel: The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 6 Dec 2026, 00:00 · Until 6 Dec 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 09:37

Operators: Greater Anglia

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Planned work / notice

CANCELLED: Engineering work between Lowestoft and Brundall on Saturday 28 and Sunday 29 November

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59

Source updated 21 Sept 2026, 09:35

Between Lowestoft and Norwich

Notice details

The engineering work scheduled to take place between Lowestoft and Brundall has been cancelled and trains will now run normally on this route. Check before you travel: The Journey Planner has been amended to reflect the cancellation of the engineering work. To find options for your journey, please use the National Rail Journey Planner .

From 28 Nov 2026, 00:00 · Until 29 Nov 2026, 23:59 · Source changed 21 Sept 2026, 09:35

Operators: Greater Anglia

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Operator service status

Status feed last imported 16 Oct 2026, 11:44

Avanti West Coast · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Caledonian Sleeper · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Chiltern Railways · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
CrossCountry · Custom

Major disruption between Birmingham New Street and Worcestershire Parkway

Operator trains & stations →
East Midlands Railway · Custom

Temporary reduced timetable on Intercity routes

Operator trains & stations →
Elizabeth line · Custom

Major disruption between London Liverpool Street and Romford

Operator trains & stations →
Eurostar · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Gatwick Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Grand Central · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Great Northern · Custom

Residual disruption in the Norwood Junction

Operator trains & stations →
Great Western Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Greater Anglia · Custom

Major disruption between London Liverpool Street and Romford and disruption between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs

Operator trains & stations →
Heathrow Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Hull Trains · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Island Line · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
LNER · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
London Northwestern Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
London Overground · Custom

Disruption between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs and residual disruption in the Norwood Junction

Operator trains & stations →
Lumo · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Merseyrail · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Northern · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
ScotRail · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
South Western Railway · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Southeastern · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Southern · Custom

Disruption between Selhurst and Clapham Junction and residual disruption in the Norwood Junction

Operator trains & stations →
Stansted Express · Custom

Disruption between London Liverpool Street and Hackney Downs

Operator trains & stations →
Thameslink · Custom

Residual disruption in the Norwood Junction

Operator trains & stations →
TransPennine Express · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
Transport for Wales · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →
West Midlands Railway · Custom

Major disruption between Birmingham New Street and Longbridge

Operator trains & stations →
c2c · Good service

Good service

Operator trains & stations →

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