Oxford train station
Browse news and stories about Oxford Train Station, including the multi-million-pound investment by Network Rail to support the Oxford station and railway redevelopment. The investment will help provide an enlarged station with a new western station entrance next to Botley Road and replacement of Botley Road bridge to enable standard double-decker buses to pass underneath for the first time.
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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.
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Closure of Botley Road at the rail bridge gets off to a positive start
The closure of Botley Road at the rail bridge started today (11 April 2023) and overall it appears to have been a positive start with buses using the turning area created by the bridge for the first time.
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Changes in bus services due to Botley Road rail bridge closure
Changes in bus services are set to be introduced from Tuesday, 11 April, due to the Botley Road rail bridge closure as part of the Oxford rail station development.
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YHA building demolition and Network Rail planned railway and Botley Road closure
Following two community drop-in sessions, Network Rail has provided an update on the Oxford rail station upgrade works, referred to as the Oxfordshire Connect programme.
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Network rail announces revised Botley Road closure dates
Network rail has announced revised Botley Road closure dates to enable work to be carried out to upgrade the station and improve the road network nearby.