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Passenger trains to return to Oxfordshire branch line as funding announced

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October 24, 2025
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Funding for the much-anticipated return of the trains to the Cowley Branch Line has been confirmed today. Oxford passengers will benefit from the reopening of…

Still dreaming of Oxfordshire freight hub

Simon Walton
October 7, 2025
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Plans for a rail freight park in Oxfordshire are back on the agenda. A new public consultation on proposals for the large new warehouse and…

New Walkway at Oxford Station Opens to the Public

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September 2, 2025
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Work on Botley Road walkway hits milestone

Great Western Railway sets new World Record for battery train

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August 20, 2025
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A new world record for the furthest distance travelled by a battery electric train has been set by Great Western Railway.

WATCH: First commercial freight train runs along East West Rail

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June 17, 2025
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A milestone in the construction of East West Rail was met yesterday when the first commercial freight train travelled along the line as part of…

£850,000 to be given out to Oxford businesses due to Botley Road disruption

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June 14, 2025
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Businesses in Oxford may be able to receive goodwill payments in recognition of the disruption caused by the Botley Road scheme. Rail Minister, Lord Hendy,…

Newcastle to Brighton train service proposed

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April 26, 2025
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A new application has been submitted by Arriva Group that could see Grand Central run trains between Newcastle and Brighton via Gatwick Airport. Arriva says…

Train operator for East West Rail announced

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March 25, 2025
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Chiltern Railways has been named as the operator for the first phase of East West Rail when services start later this year.

Class 20 locomotives to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday

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February 20, 2025
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Class 20 locomotives are to visit Oxfordshire this Saturday (22nd February 2025) as part of the UK Railtours’ Shakespearean Sonnet.

Worcestershire’s economy would benefit from North Cotswold Line improvements

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February 18, 2025
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Preliminary plans are afoot to improve services and infrastructure on the North Cotswold Line