There were train delays around Oxford after a cow trespassed on the railway line.
The animal was seen on the tracks at around 7am on Thursday, May 28, close to the bridge on Godstow Road in Wolvercote.
A member of the public spotted the cow and called the emergency services to warn them of the situation.
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He said: “I rang 999 but a train turned up and so I couldn't hear the operator.
“I shouted the directions into the phone then I realised the train was going at 3 mph.
“I guessed that someone else had phoned in a cow on the track and that Network Rail had already alerted the driver.”
There were delays throughout the morning around Oxford and Network Rail has since confirmed that trains were able to run again from 8.30am and the cow was removed safely.
A spokesperson said: “Shortly after 7am on Thursday morning (May 28), services just north of Oxford were disrupted after a cow was reported to be on the line in the Wolvercote area.
“Our team attended and safely removed the animal from the tracks.
“Once clear of the railway, staff were able to return the cow to its field with the kind assistance of a member of the public.
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“Checks were then carried out to understand how it had gained access and to ensure the boundary was secure.
“Trains were able to run again from 8.30am and we worked with train operator colleagues to restore the timetable.
“We’d like to thank passengers for their patience while the incident was being dealt with.”
