Planned engineering work will take place between Witham and Colchester from 23:48, Monday 13 October 2025 to 05:00, Thursday 16 October 2025.

Additional Information:
Late Night
As a result, the 23:48, 00:18 and 00:46 London Liverpool Street to Colchester services will be replaced by a bus service between Witham and Colchester.

Please also note that the 23:02 London Liverpool Street to Ipswich service will terminate at Colchester. Passengers for Manningtree and Ipswich should change at Colchester for the 23:30 London Liverpool Street to Norwich service.

Early morning
Due to maintenance work, all lines between Colchester and Witham will be closed until 05:00 Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.

As a result, the 04:43 Colchester to London Liverpool Street service will start from Witham at 05:00. A connecting rail replacement bus service will be in operation from Colchester to Witham, departing Colchester at 04:10, Marks Tey at 04:26, and Kelvedon at 04:38, arriving at Witham at 04:50.

Further Information:
Please allow ample time for your journey.
Plan ahead using our website or app,
or call National Rail on 03457 48 49 50.
Full-size cycles, e-cycles and e-scooters are not permitted on rail replacement buses.


Last Updated:06/10/2025 06:00