There is some light at the end of the tunnel for Didcot commuters fighting proposed rail cuts.

Train company First Great Western has reinstated one of the 'axed' early services to London following massive public pressure.

Didcot rail users mounted a campaign, spearheaded by Wantage MP Ed Vaizey, to halt proposals to cut two fast trains to London during the morning peak period and a further three trains from London during the evening rush hour.

And they scored a victory this week when the 5.46am from Didcot was included in the latest draft of the proposed timetable.

The train company has also promised a better 'spread' of services from London in the evening rush hour.

Mr Vaizey met rail minister Derek Twigg face-to-face last week as part of the campaign to have axed services reinstated.

He welcomed the news but vowed the fight would continue to ensure the current level of service in Didcot continued.

Mr Vaizey said: "It is great news the 5.46am has been saved. This was a real team effort from a committed bunch of commuters who lobbied hard on this."

He said it was not yet clear what other changes had been made to the revised draft.

First Great Western's managing director Alison Forster said: "We realise many people have concerns about the draft timetable and that's why we've been open and honest from the start."

She said the company had tried to address most of the concerns raised.