Additional rail services for Peterborough fans heading to Ipswich

The extra morning and afternoon service is being run by Greater Anglia which is advising passengers that some trains are set to be very busy.

Additional staff will be on hand to help.

Timetabled services are due to run from Peterborough to Ipswich at 9.50am and 11.50am, with an additional one now running at 11am.

Services from Ipswich to Peterborough are timetabled to run at 5.35pm and 8.01pm, with an additional one now running at 5.58pm.

The trains on these services are all due to be Greater Anglia’s new four-carriage trains.

To avoid queueing to buy tickets, passengers are advised to get them in advance online or via the Greater Anglia app to reduce their waiting times at the station.

James Steward, Greater Anglia’s area customer service manager, said: “Trains and stations are expected to be very busy as people make their way to and from Portman Road. People should buy their tickets in advance where possible and allow more time for their journeys.

“By leaving the car at home and taking the train, fans will reduce their carbon footprint and help protect the environment.

“Passengers can get discounts and deal on fares, such as GroupSave where groups of three to nine people can save a third, when booking in advance and children travel for just £2 with any adult.”

Passengers are also advised that services between Cambridge and Ipswich are likely to be busy due to Cambridge United playing at Colchester United.

Everyone is encouraged to check before they travel either via the Greater Anglia app, website or Twitter.