Oxford train delays due to trespassers on the tracks

Trespassers gained access to the railway at High Wycombe this morning, Wednesday, May 27, at about 6.30am, forcing the train operator to halt all services on the lines towards London and the West Midlands.

All trains travelling between Oxford and London Marylebone, which call at High Wycombe, have been delayed this morning.

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Chiltern Railways said all lines reopened at about 7.50am but disruption is expected to continue until 9am.

The 6.38am train from Oxford to London Marylebone is delayed and due to depart at 8.03am, along with the same service at 10.19am, due to leave at 11.43am.

Services from Birmingham Moor Street to London Marylebone and vice versa are delayed by around two hours.

Chiltern Railways tickets are being accepted at no extra cross on Arriva Cross Country services between Birmingham new Street, Leamington Spa, Banbury, Oxford and Reading stations.

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A statement from Chiltern Railways said: “We’re sorry for the delay to your journey.

“If you have been delayed by 15 minutes or more, then you are likely to be entitled to compensation. Claims can be made online at delay repay.”

Customers are advised to check their journey before they travel on the Chiltern Railways JourneyCheck website.