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Wednesday 2 Sep 2020

More reliable rail journeys between Norwich and Lowestoft after track upgrade

Region & Route:

Eastern: Anglia

Network Rail has completed works to replace worn out track on the line between Norwich and Lowestoft to provide a better journey experience for passengers.

Nearly 4km of track has been replaced near Cantley including through the station. This follows on from work earlier to replace nearly 1km of track Buckenham and Cantley station to maintain a safe and reliable railway.

Additionally, a new vehicle deck was installed across the Station Road level crossing in the village of Cantley and platform resurfacing and fencing works were completed at the station.

Ellie Burrows, route director for Anglia said: “We’ve carried out as much work as we can during this closure which will reduce the number of delays and cancellations to passengers' journeys and maintain safety. This couldn’t have been completed without the patience and co-operation of the local community and the British Sugar factory and I’d like to say thank you for the support while we carried out the work.”

Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia managing director, said: “These upgrades will provide huge benefits to those who travel on our network between Norwich and Lowestoft. These works will help to improve the punctuality and reliability of our services, which is essential now that more people are travelling with us, and it will enhance Cantley station.

“We would like to thank customers for their patience while this essential work was carried out.”

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