Greater Anglia is preparing to introduce a new timetable from the 2nd June which will see new services come into operation.
The improvements are to support the ongoing recovery in passenger numbers and different travel patterns across the Anglia network
Stansted Express trains will continue at 4 trains per hour, which was introduced in December 2023.
Additionally, from the 2nd June, the following key improvements will come into operation:
- Additional evening peak services from London to Southend, Southminster, Witham and Ipswich
- Faster journeys between Norwich and London, with most off peak services completing the journey in 1 hour 47 minutes
- Off peak Clacton to London services will now call at Hythe for the University of Essex
- Normal additional summer services to Great Yarmouth
“We are pleased to be making further timetable improvements in our June timetable change, including additional services, some quicker journey times and our summer season trains, benefitting existing passengers and encouraging even more customers to take the train.
“With new trains operating all our services, we have transformed rail travel in our region, offering an excellent travel experience, more seats, and a more punctual and reliable service – which is consistently the best in the UK. We’ll continue to adjust our timetable in line with emerging demand and look to make further improvements whenever practical, working with regional partners on the case for additional services wherever appropriate.”
Jamie Burles, Managing Director, Greater Anglia
Responses
Greater Anglia should stop using Stansted Express Class 745/1s that were built for the Stansted Express service. And to allow the Class 720 trains to operate to Norwich as 2x 5-Car (10-Car). As the new timetable is to be introduced on Saturday.