Rail passengers will face disruption in Norfolk and Waveney this month due to three weekends of engineering work.

The work will affect Greater Anglia trains between Great Yarmouth and Norwich and Lowestoft and Norwich, with rail replacement bus services in place.  

The maintenance takes place on September 7 and September 8, September 14 and September 15, and September 22. 

“These essential works are vital for a safe and efficient railway network," Mark Walker, Network Rail Anglia route infrastructure engineer, said. "This engineering work will help us to continue to provide a reliable service for our passengers."

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The project includes replacing old rails between Reedham and Hadiscoe and work on the drainage system at Surlingham.

Jamie Burles, Greater Anglia managing director, added: “We would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while this work is carried out.

“People depend on Britain's railway for their daily commute, to visit friends and loved ones and to get them home safe every day.”