Updated at: 28-Jul-2025 13:56:00: PM
Operator: Chiltern Railways
Routes affected:
Chiltern Railways between Banbury and Oxford, and between London Marylebone and Oxford
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Description of Incident
Engineering work is taking place between Heyford and Banbury, closing all lines late on Monday to Wednesday nights.
After 22:20, trains from London Marylebone towards Oxford will divert to terminate at Bicester North.
Replacement buses will run between:
- Bicester North and Oxford
- Banbury and Oxford
Check before you travel:
You can plan your journey using the National Rail Enquiries Journey Planner
Replacement Bus Travel Advice:
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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This page created on: 28-Jul-2025 13:56:00: PM