Rail replacement between Oxford and Banbury until end of day

Great Western Rail said services are expected to be affected until the end of the day (Monday, June 1).

Customers with valid rail tickets can use local Stagecoach services at no extra cost, including the S4 and X4 routes serving Oxford station, Magdalen Street, Oxford Parkway, Tackley (Nethercote Road), Heyford and Banbury bus station.

Rail replacement minibuses and taxis have also been requested to shuttle between Tackley and Oxford throughout the disruption.

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These will leave from the bus stop on the small green at the junction of Nethercote Road and Rousham Road, timed to connect with the advertised train times.

Passengers are advised to check the National Rail Enquiries real-time journey planner, station departure boards or speak to staff before they travel.

The operator has pledged to get customers to their destination and says no one will be left stranded if they miss the last train because of delays or cancellations.

Passengers arriving 15 minutes or more late due to delays or cancellations may be eligible for Delay Repay compensation and are encouraged to keep their tickets and apply online.