Oxford Train Station News
Browse news and stories about Oxford Train Station, including Network Rail’s multi-million-pound redevelopment plans for a larger station, a new western entrance, and a replacement bridge at Botley Road.
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Oxford businesses call for traffic filter trial delay after Botley Road reopening setback
Business owners have called for Oxfordshire County Council to postpone the introduction of traffic filters after delays to Botley Road reopening created uncertainty around the planned transport changes.
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Botley Road delay sparks anger and frustration from residents and businesses
Residents and business owners affected by the long-running Botley Road closure have reacted with frustration after Network Rail confirmed another delay to reopening.
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Botley Road reopening delayed again after gas leaks discovered during drainage works
The reopening of Oxford’s Botley Road has been delayed again after three minor gas leaks were discovered during excavation works linked to the railway improvement project.
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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 illustrated walkway celebrates West Oxford as Botley Road bridge works continue
A new illustrated walkway by artist Chris Shipton will brighten the route between Oxford Station and West Oxford from 13 November 2025, blending engineering storytelling with local heritage as Botley Road bridge replacement works continue under the Oxfordshire Connect project.
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Improved pedestrian and cycle walkway opens at Botley Road bridge
A new walkway has opened at Botley Road, linking the road to Frideswide Square and providing more space for pedestrians and cyclists. The project is a key step in the wider Oxford station redevelopment, due for completion in 2026.
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Oxford Station Development: First phase of new pedestrian and cycle route to open in August
Network Rail has confirmed that the first of two new pedestrian and cycleway routes by Botley Road Bridge at Oxford Train Station is on track to open by the end of August 2025.
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Network Rail Chief Executive to visit Oxford following revised Botley Road reopening timeline
Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, is set to visit Oxford on Friday 13 June to meet residents and local businesses and provide an update on the multi-million-pound Oxford Station Enhancement project
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Network Rail escapes legal action despite Botley Road delays
Legal action against Network Rail over the prolonged closure of Botley Road in Oxford has been dismissed. The road, which has been closed since April 2023 for station upgrades, will not reopen until August 2026.
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Network Rail announces updated timeline for reopening of Botley Road in Oxford
Network Rail has announced a revised timeline for the reopening of Botley Road in Oxford, part of a multi-million-pound project to upgrade Oxford station and improve transport links to the city.
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Botley Road closure: A timeline of events and its ongoing impact
The prolonged closure of Botley Road in Oxford continues to disrupt daily life for residents, businesses, and visitors. Here’s an overview of the situation to date.
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Oxfordshire County Council has been slammed as “deceptive” over delay reopening Botley Road
Oxfordshire County Council has been slammed as “deceptive” after it knew for two months that the reopening of a major city road was “highly unlikely” but did not communicate this to businesses or householders.
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Network Rail confirms Botley Road will not reopen in October as planned
Network Rail has confirmed that Botley Road will not reopen in October as planned because the replacement of the Botley Road railway bridge scheduled for the end of July has been postponed.
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Design plans for a major road into Oxford city centre have been agreed
Design plans for a new toucan crossing, raised side road entry treatments, shared use footway and cycletrack, and a new crossing point were given the green light by Oxfordshire County Council highways chief Andrew Gant in a transport cabinet meeting on Thursday, 23 May.
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MP Anneliese Dodds visits Oxford Railway Station’s £65m transformation
Anneliese Dodds, Member of Parliament for Oxford East, recently visited to witness first-hand the transformative work being undertaken by Kier at Oxford Railway Station.
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Oxford Train Station to close for nine days for track and signal upgrades
Network Rail is expected to start nine days of track work around Oxford Train Station on Saturday, 29 July, which means the station will be closed until Monday, 07 August.