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Train line BLOCKED and delays amid emergency incident
This temporary closure was announced shortly after 6am this morning (Monday, August 3) by Chiltern Railways.
Banbury train lines are being affected by trespassers on the tracks, causing major disruption on the network.
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Unfortunately due to trespassers on the railway between Leamington Spa and Banbury the line is currently blocked between these stations.
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— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) August 3, 2026
A spokesperson for Chiltern Railways said: “Unfortunately, due to trespassers on the railway between Leamington Spa and Banbury, the line is currently blocked between these stations.
“We will provide further information as it becomes available.”
It is not yet known as to when the issue will be resolved or when trains will resume running as usual.