Transport & Infrastructure
Stay up to date with the latest news and developments on roads, rail transport, buses, park and ride, public car parks, car parking, household waste, recycling facilities, electricity, broadband, and other essential infrastructure across Oxford and Oxfordshire.
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Improvement works to start on Friars Wharf Playground next week
Work is due to begin next week on a major refurbishment of the Friars Wharf play area in South Oxford, introducing new inclusive equipment, seating, and improved facilities.
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Oxford Bus Company extends £1 bus fare scheme for young passengers across CityZone
Oxford Bus Company has extended its “Get Around for £1” initiative, allowing passengers aged 18 and under to travel across CityZone routes for just £1 using a Get Around Card.
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Direct rail services between Bristol, Swindon and Oxford restored after more than 20 years
Direct services between Great Western Railway Bristol Temple Meads, Swindon and Oxford have resumed for the first time since 2003, with trains running every two hours Monday to Saturday via Bath Spa and Chippenham.
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New quiet lanes programme to create safer walking and cycling routes across Oxfordshire
Oxfordshire County Council has approved a pilot programme introducing new “quiet lanes” across the county to create safer, calmer routes for walking, wheeling, cycling and horse riding.
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Oxford Bus Company worker celebrates 40 years of service
An Oxford Bus Company employee marks 40 years of service, highlighting a long-standing family connection and decades of dedication to the city’s transport network.
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Oxford’s electric bus fleet wins prestigious national decarbonisation award
Oxford’s electric bus fleet has won a national award after introducing 159 zero-emission vehicles. The project has reduced air pollution and improved air quality, with further investment bringing additional electric buses to routes across Oxfordshire.
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New bus route to link The Oxford Science Park and Oxford hospitals launches in May
A new orbital bus service will connect Oxford Science Park, major hospitals and Park & Ride sites from May. Service 600, operated by Oxford Bus Company, aims to improve transport links for commuters, patients and visitors across the city.
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New Black History Map links Oxfordshire heritage with sustainable journeys
A new Oxfordshire Black History Map has been launched, linking 15 cultural sites to railway stations. The initiative promotes inclusive discovery while encouraging sustainable travel by rail, bus and active transport across the county.
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Oxfordshire fire service invites residents and businesses to help shape future
Residents and businesses are invited to support Oxfordshire Fire and Rescue Service as it focuses on recruitment and resilience following strong consultation feedback.
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Oxford Bus Company contributes £170m to UK economy according to a new report
Oxford Bus Company contributed £170m to the UK economy in 2025, supporting 2,500 jobs and expanding its electric bus fleet as part of wider efforts to boost sustainable transport and economic growth across Oxfordshire and beyond.
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Pulhams boosts driver pay ahead of recruitment day
Pulhams will host a recruitment day in Cheltenham after boosting driver pay, offering candidates the chance to join one of the highest-paying bus operators locally.
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Fire station closure plans dropped after public feedback in Oxfordshire
Plans to close fire stations in Oxfordshire have been dropped after public feedback, with new proposals focusing on recruitment and community engagement instead.
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Oxford Bus Group honours staff at Really Amazing Awards evening
Oxford Bus Group honoured outstanding employees and long-serving staff during its Really Amazing Awards, with eight colleagues recognised for a combined 235 years of service across the business.
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Savills supports The Villager community bus service in Cotswolds for 2026
Savills will sponsor The Villager community bus service in 2026, helping the volunteer-run charity continue providing transport for remote villages across the north Cotswolds.
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Pulhams launches new Cheltenham to Oxford bus service via Witney
Pulhams will begin operating a new X52 route linking Cheltenham, Witney and Oxford from 29 March with faster journey times.
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Oxfordshire launches £8m road surface treatment plan to prevent potholes
An £8m Oxfordshire road maintenance programme will treat 87 roads this spring, using surface dressing to prevent potholes and extend carriageway life across towns and villages.