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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Oxford to Cambridge Pan-Regional Partnership closed as government funding ends
The Oxford to Cambridge Pan-Regional Partnership (OCPRP) has formally closed after the government announced it would no longer provide funding.
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Skyports launches operational vertiport at Bicester Motion for eVTOL testing in the UK
Skyports Infrastructure has completed its vertiport at Bicester Motion in Oxfordshire, marking a major milestone in the UK’s advanced air mobility (AAM) efforts. Unveiled at an event with partners from the Advanced Mobility Ecosystem Consortium, the facility showcases systems for passenger processing, real-time tracking, and vertiport automation.
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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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City Sightseeing Oxford slashes family ticket prices to boost tourism
City Sightseeing Oxford has reduced its family ticket prices to £49 for two adults and up to three children, to encourage both locals and tourists to explore the city’s heritage with highlights like the Bodleian Library and Christ Church Cathedral.
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Major milestone reached for Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme
The Oxford Flood Alleviation Scheme has taken a big step forward with approval to purchase land. Once built, it will reduce flood risk for over 160,000 residents and create a new wetland corridor west of Oxford.
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Oxford Bus Company reports increased patronage after 3A timetable change
Oxford Bus Company has reported a 22% increase in passengers from Littlemore and Sandford following enhancements to its 3A service. Since February 2025, the route operates more frequently—every 15 minutes on weekdays and every 20–30 minutes on weekends—improving access to Oxford, Cowley, and Oxford Science Park.
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Cornerstone to power small cell connectivity via street lighting in Oxford
Cornerstone, in partnership with Signify and Dense Air, is transforming Oxford into the UK’s first city to benefit from small cell technology integrated into street lighting. This innovative solution enhances mobile coverage and capacity while supporting 4G and 5G services.
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Oxford Bus Group celebrates 175 years of combined service at ‘Really Amazing Awards’
The Oxford Bus Group celebrated the exceptional achievements of its staff at the annual ‘Really Amazing Awards’, held at Oxford University’s Museum of Natural History. Six colleagues were honoured for a combined 175 years of long service
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Vale Council brings solar power to refurbished site near Wantage
A sewage treatment works near Wantage has been refurbished and upgraded with solar power by the Vale of White Horse District Council. Serving 31 properties in Sparsholt, the site received new equipment, improved access, and 22 solar panels.
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Heyford Park invites community input on sustainable regeneration masterplan
Dorchester Living is inviting the Heyford Park community, including residents and local stakeholders, to an engaging Masterplan Consultation Day on Sunday, 13 April 2025, to help shape the next phase of its transformation and sustainability-focused initiatives.
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Oxfordshire bus companies launch group travel discounts throughout April
Families and friends can travel across Oxfordshire for just £15 this April, thanks to a special discount from Oxford Bus Company and Thames Travel. The offer applies to CityZone and CountryZone Group Day tickets, allowing up to five people unlimited travel for a day—saving £6 off the usual price.
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PayByPhone to revolutionise parking in South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse
Saba UK has partnered with PayByPhone to introduce a seamless cashless parking system across South Oxfordshire and Vale of White Horse. Replacing Connect, the PayByPhone app offers residents and visitors easy parking payments, session extensions, and additional features.
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JR Hospital gets improved bus service as Pulhams takes charge
Pulhams has enhanced the H2 bus service to JR Hospital, increasing frequency and extending the timetable. Now operating every 30 minutes from Witney, Eynsham, and Summertown to the hospital, the service also includes early morning and late evening journeys to Carterton.
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Oxford Bus Company announces major service improvements across key routes
Oxford Bus Company is introducing bus service improvements to help make routes quicker and more punctual in response to changing traffic congestion levels around the city.
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Milton Park’s new fleet of branded buses enhances capacity and sustainability
Milton Park and Thames Travel have renewed their partnership, introducing thirteen new double-decker buses in Oxfordshire to enhance capacity and promote sustainable travel. The buses connect Milton Park to various locations, including Didcot Parkway and Oxford, offering quick and frequent services.
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The Oxfordshire streets where drivers got the most parking tickets in 2024
The Oxfordshire streets where drivers got the most parking tickets in 2024 have been revealed, with Mansfield Road in Oxford topping the list. with Mansfield Road in Oxford topping the list. A total of 5,321 parking tickets were issued there – an average of 14 per day.