Greater Anglia will be running reduced services between Ipswich and Norwich on football derby day as strike action is planned. 

Football fans are being advised to allow extra time for their journeys ahead of the match on Saturday, April 6 as there will be a limited service on the main line between Ipswich and Norwich.

Town fans are advised that the additional 10.50am Ipswich to Norwich service will be the last one arriving in Norwich before kick-off, as the 11.06am service from Ipswich will be cancelled as a result of the industrial action.

The game at Carrow Road, between East Anglian Championship rivals Norwich City and Ipswich Town, kicks off at 12.30pm.

East Anglian Daily Times: Carrow Road will host the Championship fixtureCarrow Road will host the Championship fixture (Image: PA)

James Reeve, area customer service manager at Greater Anglia, said: “We’ve worked closely with both football clubs and the British Transport Police, and people are advised to check before they travel and travel earlier or later if they can.

“We will run as many services as we can, given the action short of a strike, with a plan that is intended to ensure everyone has a safe and smooth journey.

“To save time and beat the queues, passengers are advised to buy tickets online or via the Greater Anglia app before they travel. Groups of three of more people can save a third on fares with GroupSave.

“We would ask everyone to be patient while boarding, as we are expecting much higher than usual passenger numbers on some of the services before and after the game.”

Fans are being warned that services will be extremely busy after the game.