Essex train services to be disrupted this month

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Track renewal at Colchester. // Credit: Network Rail
Track renewal at Colchester. // Credit: Network Rail

Train services on the Sunshine Coast line from to and will be disrupted by engineering works on two weekends later this month (November).

The work will take place on Saturday and Sunday, 16th and 17th, and 23rd and 24th November, and will also affect services until 09:10 on the morning of Sunday, 1st December.

The works are essential to maintain a reliable and safe railway, and will include:

  • Maintenance and renewal of track at Park level crossing and the Alresford bridge.
  • Tamping and removing track defects to prolong track life.
  • Installation of a new wheel lathe at Clacton depot to expedite maintenance and reduce the time that trains are out of service.

Whilst the engineering work is taking place and train services are disrupted, alternative rail-replacement bus services will be provided.

Clacton train depot gets new LED lighting
Clacton-on-Sea maintenance depot. // Credit: Greater Anglia

Customers intending to travel on these weekends can check their journey plans and service alternations on Greater Anglia’s website at www.greateranglia.co.uk or the National Rail website at nationalrail.co.uk.

The Sunshine Coast line is one of the routes to benefit from new Ranger tickets introduced by Greater Anglia in September.

“We are committed to providing a reliable railway network. By replacing critical infrastructure and performing preventive maintenance, we will enhance the reliability and longevity of our services. I’d like to thank everyone for their patience during these essential upgrades.”

Mark Walker, Anglia route infrastructure engineer

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  1. Greater Anglia and Network Rail should focus more on station improvements and infrastructure including a new railway station at Beaulieu Park and Cambridge South. And to start work on a new station building at Wickford on the Southend Victoria line.

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