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Monday 29 Jun 2026

July diversions between Norwich – Great Yarmouth as 80-year-old track replaced

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Eastern: Anglia

On weekdays between Monday 6 July and Friday 17 July, railway engineers will be replacing 2km of old track on the single line near Berney Arms station, helping to boost long-term reliability.

The work means that, during the affected weekdays, services between Norwich and Great Yarmouth that normally operate via Reedham will be diverted via Acle. To help passengers get around, a minibus shuttle will operate between Lingwood – Cantley – Reedham.

The existing track on this stretch of route was laid around the 1930s and 1940s and is supported by wooden sleepers, which have served the line well, but will now be replaced by a total of 2,755 new steel sleepers. The old jointed rails will also be replaced by continuously welded rail, providing a smoother ride for passengers.

Whilst working on the track, engineers will improve the surface of four user-worked level crossings, helping to keep everyone moving safely and reliably.

Passengers should check before they travel at greateranglia.co.uk

Joe Kennedy, infrastructure director for Network Rail Anglia, said: “Our vital work will help to keep trains running reliably on this part of the line for decades to come. We’re really sorry to passengers whose plans will be disrupted by these changes to services, but this very old track has to be replaced and we need extended engineering access to be able to do it. There’s never a good time to close the railway, but we always aim to plan work so we can get the job done while causing the least overall disruption.”

Network Rail Anglia, Greater Anglia and c2c are working together as GBR Anglia, bringing track and train closer together to improve planning, strengthen day-to-day coordination and deliver a more joined-up railway for customers across the region.