Work to replace worn-out track near Cantley on the line between Norwich and Lowestoft will be completed in June and August to make for better journeys for passengers.

This work follows on from work last February to replace nearly 2 miles of track in the Hassingham area.

Next weekend, engineers will be replacing more than half a mile of track between Buckenham and Cantley to maintain a reliable railway. This work will take place on Saturday 13th and Sunday 14th June 2020.

Rail replacement bus services will run in place of trains, and passengers should only travel if their journey is essential.

In August, Network Rail engineers will be replacing nearly 2.5 miles of track near Cantley, and through the station. There will be a week-long closure from Friday 14th August until Monday 24 August 2020.

This planned work will include track replacement and installation of a new vehicle deck across the crossing on Station Road in Cantley.

Closures of the crossing are needed at the following times:

• From 22:00 on Wednesday 19 August to 05:00 on Monday 24 August
• From 23:00 on Friday 28 August to 06:00 on Sunday 30 August

Vehicle access will not be possible, whilst pedestrian access will be maintained.

Ellie Burrows, route director for Anglia, said: “These important works are part of our programme of track renewals across the route to maintain safe and reliable rail services. We recognise the impact this work will have on the local community and have put measures in place to try to minimise the disruption. I’d like to thank the Cantley community and British Sugar for their patience and co-operation while we carry out this work.”

Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia managing director, said: “We realise that any engineering works causes our customers inconvenience, but this work is vital so that we can provide as reliable a service as possible. We will ensure that customers are able to complete their journeys – even if part of it is by bus, and that any measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 are followed. At the moment, Government advice is to avoid all public transport, including trains, unless your journey is essential and you can’t travel another way.”

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