The Ipswich to Cambridge Community Rail Partnership (CRP) and Greater Anglia are launching a competition to find a promotional name for the Ipswich to Cambridge Line.

The CRP was set up in Autumn 2024 to help develop and promote rail services along this key regional rail corridor, helping to align the evolution of services with local needs. In recent months, a CRP officer and a Chair have been appointed and key priorities agreed.

Now, as part of the next stage of the CRP’s development, this competition is being run to choose a promotional name which will help raise and maintain the profile of this important rail route in the years ahead.

From the colleges in Cambridge and the marina at Ipswich, to the horseracing at Newmarket and the history of Bury St. Edmunds, it’s a diverse, vibrant and beautiful area. What name best reflects this? It’s over to you!

Click here to vote for one of the suggestions or to make your own. Entrants can also email suggestions to IPSCBGName@greateranglia.co.uk. The competition closes on Thursday 12 March 2026 and entrants will be in the running for a free trip for four on the line, courtesy of Greater Anglia.

Tracey Harding, chair of the Ipswich to Cambridge CRP, said: “As part of our plans to build awareness of the Ipswich to Cambridge Line and the attractive locations it serves, as well as support the work of our new CRP, we’re looking for a name that captures the essence of the area. We know reinforcing our local links with an appropriate name will help us strengthen ties with the local community and increase passenger numbers.”

Jonathan Denby, head of corporate affairs at Greater Anglia, said: “We’re pleased to launch this competition with the Ipswich to Cambridge CRP as part of our joint plans to help promote and develop train services along this key regional route. A promotional name for the line will help us raise its profile and encourage more people to take the train, visit the exciting places along it, and support the local economy.

“We look forward to receiving people’s suggestions, choosing an appropriate name for the CRP and ensuring the Ipswich to Cambridge Line continues to thrive in the years ahead.”

Learn more about Greater Anglia’s work in the community here.