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# Trains to London disrupted due to overhead wire damage
- URL: https://www.ipswich.co.uk/trains-to-london-disrupted-due-to-overhead-wire-damage/
- Published: 2024-09-25T07:44:50.000Z
- Updated: 2026-03-16T15:34:42.000Z
- Description: Commuters face significant delays and a reduced timetable on all services from Ipswich to London on Wednesday due to damaged overhead electrical wires at Colchester.
- Author: Oliver Rouane-Williams
- Tags: News, Public Transport, #article, Greater Anglia, #Import 2026-03-16 14:46

**Why it matters:** The disruption is expected to last all day, affecting thousands of passengers travelling between East Anglia and the capital.

**The big picture:** Greater Anglia has implemented a revised timetable on several routes, including:

- Norwich to London Liverpool Street: One train per hour between Norwich and Colchester
- Ipswich to London Liverpool Street: Revised peak timetable

**What's happening:** Only one line between Colchester and Marks Tey is available, forcing trains to run at reduced speeds and frequency.

- Network Rail engineers will be working on the overhead wires throughout the day
- Pre-booked tickets for Wednesday will be accepted on Thursday
- Ticket restrictions have been lifted

**What's next:** Passengers are advised to check the [Greater Anglia website](https://www.greateranglia.co.uk/travel-information/service-disruptions/disruption-all-day-wednesday-25th-september-through?ref=ipswich.co.uk) or app for specific train alterations before travelling.

Travellers whose journeys are delayed by 15 minutes or more may be entitled to compensation under the Delay Repay scheme.

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