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Network Rail will return to the East Suffolk Line in August to replace worn-out track that is up to 100 years old.

Much of the railway network is open over the Spring bank holiday across Anglia for passengers to enjoy the many delights of the region. However, there are some engineering works taking place that may affect journeys on the West Anglia Main line and the on the Tilbury and Southend line. 

Network Rail has completed a package of works to help keep trains running whatever the weather and improve level crossings for the community.

Network Rail reopened Nazeing New Road on time yesterday morning after completing a four-month project to deliver a replacement bridge. The new bridge is expected to help road users and train passengers travel through the area safely and reliably for 120 years. It needed to be fully replaced as it had reached the end of its useful life.

Much of the railway network is open over the May bank holiday and Coronation weekend across the Anglia region. But with major station and renewals projects taking place, we urge passengers to check before travelling as some engineering work will affect the main lines at Cambridge, Chelmsford and on the Rainham and Ockendon lines in Essex.

Engineers are set to start five consecutive days of vital work on the line between Norwich and Lowestoft.

Network Rail has stabilised and widened a mile-long embankment on the East Suffolk Line to the north of Martlesham.

Network Rail’s bridge replacement project in Broxbourne is moving closer to completion.