Work on a major subway project in Wymondham, Cambridgeshire, is set to cause significant disruptions to local train services and a four-week road closure. This initiative, aimed at improving access to the town centre, will also affect key routes between Norwich, Ely, and Cambridge.
The development, scheduled to start at the end of June, will see the closure of Station Road and the implementation of temporary bus replacements for train services. These alterations are part of a larger plan to enhance walking and cycling routes in the area, supporting Wymondham’s planned growth.
Disruptions to Train Services and Transport Routes
Starting June 30, replacement bus services will run for three consecutive days, impacting several routes. According to the Cambridgeshire News, trains will not be running on parts of the Greater Anglia route between Norwich, Cambridge, and Stansted Airport, nor on the East Midlands Railway route between Norwich, Nottingham, and Liverpool Lime Street.
The closures are scheduled during a critical phase of the subway construction, which involves temporarily removing railway tracks and using a crane to install large concrete sections for the subway.
The subway itself will provide pedestrians and cyclists with a safer, more efficient route to Wymondham town centre, bypassing the existing footpath under the Station Road railway bridge.
For commuters, this means additional travel time. Greater Anglia will offer stopping bus replacement services on July 5 and 6 between Norwich and Ely, while East Midlands Railway will run a direct bus service between Norwich and Peterborough.
On Monday, July 7, the bus replacement services will continue, with amended train services resuming between Thetford and Cambridge.
Impact on Wymondham’s Infrastructure and Community
The long-term benefits of this infrastructure project will be substantial, as it forms part of a broader development strategy to improve transport access in the area. Housing developers Taylor Wimpey and Vistry are working on the subway construction, which will be completed by autumn 2026.
The new subway is designed to enhance connectivity between the rail station and the town centre, making it easier for pedestrians and cyclists to travel.
“We support external projects that will benefit our local communities wherever we can, and the new subway will make a real difference to Wymondham. We’re really sorry that passengers will face disruption in July, including on a working day, but it’s fundamental to allow this scheme to move forward.” said David Kang Gil, head of asset protection at Network Rail Anglia.
Despite the short-term disruption, this project promises to offer lasting improvements in both transport and the environment for residents.
In the meantime, diversions will be in place to manage the four-week closure of Station Road, set to last until July 27. Though some inconveniences are expected, these measures are essential for the ongoing development of Wymondham’s transport infrastructure.
