Reedham swing bridge repairs force bus replacement on Norwich-Lowestoft line
Greater Anglia advises passengers to check journeys on 29 and 30 August due to engineering work
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Passengers travelling between Norwich and Lowestoft on Saturday 29 August and Sunday 30 August will need to use a rail replacement bus service. Greater Anglia announced the change due to repairs on the swing bridge at Reedham, which carries the line over the River Yare.
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Despite the disruption, most rail services across East Anglia will operate as usual over the August bank holiday weekend. Greater Anglia and c2c are promoting summer fare deals, encouraging Londoners to travel by train to destinations including Clacton, Great Yarmouth, Cambridge, and Ipswich.
Jamie Burles, managing director for Greater Anglia, said the bank holiday presented a good opportunity to explore the region. He told *This Is Local London* that closer collaboration between Network Rail, Greater Anglia, and c2c had ensured most of the network would stay open. Burles added that travelling by train allowed passengers to avoid the stress of driving and parking.
What passengers should do
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Greater Anglia has advised passengers to check their journeys before travelling. The rail replacement bus service will operate on both days, with no train services running between Norwich and Lowestoft. The engineering work is part of ongoing maintenance on the Reedham swing bridge, which allows river traffic to pass.
Other destinations accessible by train from London include Bury St Edmunds, Ely, Felixstowe, and shopping centres such as Lakeside and Westfield Stratford. The summer fare deals apply to travel across the bank holiday weekend, though passengers should confirm details with operators before booking.
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+Why are trains replaced by buses between Norwich and Lowestoft?
Engineers are repairing the swing bridge at Reedham on 29 and 30 August. The work requires a full closure of the rail line, so Greater Anglia will run replacement buses for passengers travelling between Norwich and Lowestoft.
+Will all East Anglia rail services be disrupted?
No. Only the Norwich to Lowestoft line is affected. Greater Anglia confirmed that most services across East Anglia will operate as usual during the August bank holiday weekend, including routes to Clacton, Great Yarmouth, and Cambridge.
+Are there any discounts for bank holiday rail travel?
Yes. c2c and Greater Anglia are offering summer fare deals for travel over the August bank holiday weekend. Passengers should check with operators for specific offers and booking details before travelling.
+What should passengers do if travelling on 29 or 30 August?
Passengers should check their journey details before travelling. Greater Anglia advises using rail replacement buses between Norwich and Lowestoft, as no trains will run on those dates due to engineering work at Reedham.
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