Disruption at Colchester expected until 20:00

2026-04-27T17:15:18.461000+01:00

There are overhead wire problems at Colchester, resulting in some lines being blocked.

As a result, trains running to / from or through this station may be cancelled, delayed by up to 45 minutes or revised.

This is expected to cause disruption until 20:00.

Customer advice:

You can use your ticket at no extra cost on the following services:

First Bus routes 71 and 371 between Chelmsford and Colchester

Advance purchase tickets holders will be allowed to travel on earlier or later trains if their booked service is cancelled.

You can see specific train service alterations on the Greater Anglia website.

Additional information:

Due to the overhead electrical wires, that supply power to the trains, not being able to feed power to the trains, at Colchester, the line that runs from Colchester to Manningtree is blocked. Network Rail engineers are en route to the site of the fault and will work to resolve it and restore power, as quickly as possible.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.

Major disruption between London Liverpool Street / Stratford (London) and Cheshunt / Bishops Stortford

2026-04-11T04:01:12.855000+01:00

Disruption caused by a broken down train at Broxbourne has now ended.

Disruptions affecting Greater Anglia (LE)

Disruption at Colchester expected until 20:00

Major disruption between London Liverpool Street / Stratford (London) and Cheshunt / Bishops Stortford