Network Rail has confirmed that track renewals are to take place from early 2022 to reduce delays and improve reliability of rail services for passengers travelling between London and Cambridge, Stansted and Kings Lynn.

Works will take place at Bishops Stortford during some weekends in January, February, March, April, May and June and passengers are advised to check how the work will affect their journeys.


Network Rail will carry out the following works:

• Renewal of eleven points, the pieces of track that enable trains to change from one track to another

• Over half a mile of track renewal

• Re-timber and re-rail over two bridges

• Platform works at Bishops Stortford station

• Drainage works to keep the track bed in good condition.

Ellie Burrows, Network Rail's Route Director for Anglia, said: "We're committed to improving reliability and driving down delays and cancellations for our passengers across the Anglia region. This work on the West Anglia Main Line is essential to keep the track in good condition and keep services running on time."