All train lines closed out of Oxford for works from tonight

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All train lines out of Oxford Railway Station will be closed from tonight for the rest of the weekend, due to engineering work from National Rail.

Planned engineering works affecting Oxford will be taking place from tonight, Saturday, June 27, as all services to and from the station are replaced by buses after 10.55pm and for the whole of Sunday.

Chiltern Railway services to and from Oxford, CrossCountry services travelling through the station and Great Western Railway services between Oxford and Banbury will all be cancelled.

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Rail replacement buses will operate between Oxford and Oxford Parkway, Oxford and Banbury and between Oxford and Hanborough for the duration of the weekend works.

Works taking place at Oxford's train station.Works taking place at Oxford's train station. (Image: Newsquest)

National Rail did not give a reason for the disruption other than scheduled engineering works.

A statement from the operator said: "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.

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"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."

Passengers are advised to check before they travel using the National Rail Enquiries journey planner online.

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