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£1.5m paint project completed at Greater Anglia railway stations

A £1.5m project to paint 35 railway stations on the Anglia network has been completed by Greater Anglia. The train operator says that the project…

Michael Holden 14 June, 2025

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Book Review: The Minor Railways of East Anglia: Development Demise & Destiny by Rob Shorland-Ball

This book describes some of the minor railways of the region that were once busy transport links and made vital contributions to the area they served.…

Roger Smith 18 November, 2023

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Greater Anglia volunteers help stations to help wildlife

Greater Anglia saw more railway land converted into gardens and wildlife areas last year, thanks to its volunteer station adopters.

Janine Booth 24 April, 2023

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Easter disruption to train services between Norwich and London

Services between Norwich and London via Marks Tey and Ingatestone will be disrupted on 9th and 10th April due to engineering work.

Roger Smith 23 March, 2023

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Greater Anglia reduces car park costs to attract people back to rail

For a trial period, Greater Anglia has reduced the cost of parking at some of its railway stations in an effort to attract people back to rail travel.

Roger Smith 20 January, 2023

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Greater Anglia invests £700k to upgrade Essex station footbridge

Greater Anglia has recently made a £700K investment in the complete refurbishment of the footbridge at Kelvedon railway station in Essex.

Roger Smith 25 October, 2022

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Passengers travelling on the c2c Line between London and Shoeburyness are urged to check before they travel as Network Rail continues it’s work to upgrade the overhead wiring system. The overhead wiring system on this line was installed between 1959 and 1962 and is vulnerable to the heat which causes delays during the summer months. When the weather is hot, the overhead wires sag. These sagging wires can get caught on the pantograph of passing trains, bringing the wires down which results in delays and cancellations. The new wiring system stays taught in all weathers, preventing delays and cancellations for passengers. There will be a rail replacement service in place between Grays, Purfleet, Rainham and Upminster and between Pitsea and Grays and passengers are advised to check before they travel. The level crossing at East Tilbury station, which crosses Princess Margaret Road, will also be closed for short periods while the wire runs take place through that section. Much of the network will remain free of engineering works the Easter weekend, with only first or last trains on some lines being affected by maintenance work. Passengers planning to travel very early in the morning or late at night should check if their journey will be affected. Ellie Burrows, Network Rail’s route director for Anglia, said: “This year, most of the network will be available for passengers to enjoy days out by rail throughout the Easter holidays. Those planning to travel between London and Shoeburyness should check how their journey might be affected by the works. I’d like to thank passengers for their patience while we carry out this important work to renew the track to improve reliability on this busy line.” Across the country, over 95% – will be unaffected by the engineering works taking place, there will be disruption on some routes, so passengers are urged to plan ahead. The railway is vital to Britain’s recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic, and passengers can play a key role in boosting that recovery as they return to the network for both work and leisure. Notes to Editors A rail replacement service will run between Grays, Purfleet, Rainham and Upminster and between Pitsea and Grays. Go to www.nationalrail.co.uk for more information.

Rail Upgrades Between London And Norwich This Autumn

Through autumn until the end of the year, a number of crucial upgrades will be taking place across the Great Eastern Main Line and other branch lines.…

Emma Holden 24 August, 2022

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Railway station car parks in East Anglia upgraded

Car parks at railway stations across East Anglia have undergone a makeover to smarten them up and make them more welcoming for customers.

Chloe White 17 June, 2022

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31 Greater Anglia station car parks benefit from cheaper short-term car parking

The new pay by hour tariff will be introduced at 31 Greater Anglia station car parks in a bid to reduce costs for those not planning on parking all-da…

Chloe White 19 April, 2022

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Technology at some of Greater Anglia stations has seen a saving in excess of 1,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

The installation of energy management technology at some of Greater Anglia stations has seen a saving in excess of 1,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent.

Chloe White 21 November, 2021

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