Track replacement and refurbishment work will disrupt rail services in Essex during November. 

Network Rail has planned significant track maintenance work along the Sunshine Coast line between Colchester, Clacton-on-Sea, and Walton-one-the-Naze. 

The work includes rail replacement near Wivenhoe Park level crossing, refurbishment works at Alresford bridge, removing track defects to prolong track life and upgrading Clacton depot with the installation of a new wheel lathe to speed up maintenance and reduce train unit downtime. 

The work will affect Greater Anglia services between Colchester and the towns on Saturday, November 16, Sunday, November 17, Saturday, November 23 and Sunday, November 24. 

It will also affect services until 9.10am on Sunday, December 1. 

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Martin Beable, managing director for Greater AngliaMartin Beable, managing director for Greater Anglia (Image: Greater Anglia) While work is completed rail replacement bus services will replace trains between Clacton-on-Sea, Walton-on-the-Naze and Colchester Town. 

Mark Walker, Network Rail Anglia route infrastructure engineer, said: "We are committed to providing reliable railway network. 

"By replacing critical infrastructure and performing preventive maintenance, we will enhance the reliability and longevity of our services."

Martin Beable, Greater Anglia managing director, said: "This package of works is essential to keep the railway running and make it fit for the future. 

"We would like to thank customers for their patience and understanding while this work is carried out."