Trains diverted from Brandon station amid fears building could collapse
Replacement buses are now in service for people trying to get to Brandon
Last updated 2nd Mar 2023
Trains services heading towards Norwich are no longer calling at Brandon station, amid fears a building next to the line could collapse.
The building is on the northbound side of the station and may need to have the roof removed.
However Greater Anglia contractors are having to weigh up their options as the structure is both listed and home to a protected special of bat, which is currently hibernating.
In a statement a Greater Anglia spokesperson said: “In order to keep everyone safe, we have had to close the Norwich-bound platform while this situation is on-going. The station footbridge has also been closed."
“As a result, train services towards Norwich will not call at the station until the issue has been resolved, as customer and public safety is our first priority.
“A rail replacement bus service is running between Ely, Brandon and Thetford to allow customers to connect to and from trains, which are calling at all other usual booked stations.
“Train services towards Ely are not affected and can still call at the station as normal. As soon as we are able to allow safe access to the Norwich-bound platform and enable eastbound trains to call there again, we will provide updates on our website, social media and through other channels.
“In the meantime, any customers delayed by 15 minutes or more can claim for delay repay at www.greateranglia.co.uk/delayrepay.”