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The Wherry Lines will be closed between Reedham and Lowestoft
13 to 21 February 2010

Due to major engineering work at Somerleyton Swingbridge between Reedham and Oulton Broad North Norwich to Lowestoft trains will be replaced by fast buses throughout. For local stations some trains will run from Norwich to Yarmouth via Reedham and then connect into buses from Yarmouth to Lowestoft. Please note buses will not call at Somerleyton and Haddiscoe, passengers for these stations should use the station help points to request taxis. Please refer to altered timetables below.
Norwich to Lowestoft (Saturday 13 February)
Norwich to Lowestoft (Sunday 14 February)
Norwich to Lowestoft (Monday 15 to Friday 19 February)
Norwich to Lowestoft (Saturday 20 February)
Norwich to Lowestoft (Sunday 21 February)

Please note the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft to Norwich routes will also be closed for line improvements over the weekend of 13/14 March 2010 details will be available on www.nationalexpresseastanglia.com

Wherry Lines Train

Welcome to the Wherry Lines Community Railways. We are a partnership of the rail industry, local authorities, parish councils, rail users, station adopters and local businesses. The Partnership was formed by Norfolk County Council following the success of the Bittern Line Community Rail Partnership in conjunction with the then local railway company Anglia Railways. Additional funding partners have joined and funds raised are used to promote the railway and the surrounding area to develop economic and environmental benefits for residents, visitors and tourists. We are supported by The Department for Transport and the National Community Rail organisation ACoRP.

The Wherry Lines Railways can transport you from the magnificent city of Norwich to the Lively East Coast resorts of Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft through the Eastern section of the Norfolk Broads and along the rivers Wensum, Waveney and Yare.

The name of the ‘Wherry Lines’ railway routes recognises the important role once played by the Norfolk Wherries, which prior to road and rail developments, were the main transport around the broads and rivers in this area of Norfolk for trade and people.



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NEW 2010 Calendar
Calendar 2010

New 2010 Community Rail Calendar at £4.00 each with free postage.
Cheques only please payable to Norfolk County Council.
Please send to:
Community Rail Calendar, Norfolk County Council, PTG Planning & Transport, County Hall, FREEPOST NC22093/8, NORWICH NR1 2BR


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ENJOY YOUR DAY, USE THE WHERRY LINES RAILWAY!

National Express Train "Spend a day at Leisure, for your comfort and pleasure take the train along the Wherry Lines. Enjoy a day on the beach, a walk in the countryside or shopping in Norwich all are within your easy reach. Frequent trains and no car parking worry, with cheap fares as well we’re sure you won’t be sorry."

The Wherry Lines Partnership aims to promote and encourage increased patronage along the rural railway routes from Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft to Norwich.

The Wherry Lines Community Rail Partnership is funded by Broadland District Council, Waveney District Council, Borough of Great Yarmouth Council, Suffolk County Council and Norfolk County Council.

For further information please contact:
The Community Railways Officer, Passenger Transport, Group Dept of P & T, Norfolk County Council, County Hall, Norwich NR1 2SG or Norfolk County Council Customer Services on 0344 800 8003 and they will do their best to help.

The Wherry Lines are proud to have Broadland District Council as one of their major funding partners. The District Council operate the popular Broadland Life Card, please click here for details.

The Wherry Lines are a member of the National Community Rail Organisation, The Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP).

For automated train times for direct journeys today, please call

on 0871 200 4950 (calls cost 10p a minute from fixed BT lines, mobile call costs vary)

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