Rail Passengers Face Disruptions on Greater Anglia Network Over Easter

By Ivan PetrenkoApr 12, 2025 09:23 AMNews
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A Greater Anglia train traveling on a multi-track railway through a rural area
Track upgrades to impact Easter travel. Source: unsplash

Passengers planning to travel on the Greater Anglia rail network this Easter weekend should prepare for service changes due to scheduled maintenance. From 18 to 21 April, key routes will be affected as engineering works take place. Bus replacements will operate on impacted sections, including areas between Colchester, Shenfield, Bury St Edmunds, Ely, and Cambridge, requiring travelers to plan ahead and allow additional time for their journeys.

Although large portions of the rail network will run as normal, the sections undergoing maintenance are crucial for regional connectivity. Disruptions will be seen on the Great Eastern Main Line and West Anglia routes. Trains between Norwich or Ipswich and Colchester will continue, but other stretches, such as between Braintree and Witham or Sudbury and Marks Tey, will rely on replacement buses. Full details are available on the Greater Anglia website and app.

This Easter bank holiday, our engineering teams will be out across the network repairing, maintaining and renewing your railway to keep it working reliably and safely for everyone.
Katie Frost, Network Rail's route director for Anglia

The planned works involve track renewal and upgrades to the signalling system. Network Rail has scheduled this activity during a period of typically lower ridership to reduce the impact on daily commuters.Changes will, however, be felt more directly by holidaymakers - especially short-haul or family – in terms of timing and convenience. The new station at Beaulieu Park and signalling improvements around Cambridge are among the long-term projects supported by this work.

Travelers using affected lines should check their routes in advance, avoid bringing full-size bicycles or e-scooters, and account for extra time due to the transfer between trains and buses. Rail replacement options will not be an exact fit with the original timetable, thus discretionary precautions should be taken by those of busy schedule or of connections.

This situation also shows how the UK is still working on updating its rail system, even with the short-term issues it’s causing. For travelers, it’s a reminder that short-term inconvenience can bring future gains — including better punctuality, new station facilities, and safer journeys. However, the key lies in preparation and adaptability, especially during peak travel times.

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