Network Rail has said that most of the railway in the Anglia region will remain open for passengers this May Day Bank Holiday.

However, some routes will be affected by planned engineering work.

Work will continue at Shepreth Branch Junction and along the main line to Cambridge, so that the system can be upgraded as part of the Cambridge South Station Project.

Additionally, it is planned for a footbridge to be lifted in over the mainline as part of the new station.

Signalling systems for the Cambridge area are set to be renewed, including between Cambridge and Audley End.

Points and track are set to be renewed at Thames Haven Junction on the Essex Thameside line also.

Passengers are asked to check the following links for the latest travel advice

• Greater Anglia passengers can check their journey plans and service alternations via https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/service-alterations
• c2c passengers can check their journey plans via https://www.c2c-online.co.uk/timetable/service-alterations/
• Great Northern passengers can check their journey plans via https://www.greatnorthernrail.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/planned-engineering-work
• Thameslink passengers can check their journey plans at https://www.thameslinkrailway.com/travel-information/plan-your-journey/planned-engineering-work
• Cross Country passengers can check their journey plans and services alterations via https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/travel-updates-information/changes-to-train-times

Most passengers travelling on our network across Anglia will be able to travel around the region to get to work or enjoy the long weekend. There are limited engineering works taking place on our network and some passengers will need to leave extra time to complete their journey. I would encourage passengers to check their journey plans before travelling.”

Lawrence Bowman, Network Rail’s Route Director for Anglia