Crime & Safety
Train lines to London blocked amid Oxfordshire incidents
Chiltern Railways has announced that two train services are experiencing delays after unrelated issues.
The more serious event today (Tuesday, June 9) relates to Banbury where there are almost hour-long delays due to people trespassing on the train tracks.
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A spokesperson for the railway company said: “We apologise but due to trespassers on the railway at Banbury, the line towards the West Midlands and London is blocked.”
First reported at around 12.30pm, this is expected to last until at least 2.15pm.
We apologise that due to a problem with line-side equipment between Bicester North and Kings Sutton, trains have to run at reduced speed on both the line towards London and the line towards the West Midlands.
Please check your journey prior to travel via: https://t.co/vWimDIg2w9 … pic.twitter.com/ne15KKYUSH
— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) June 9, 2026
The other issue is centred between Bicester North and King’s Sutton in Northamptonshire, where there are 15 minute delays to services.
We apologise but due to trespassers on the railway at Banbury, the line towards the West Midlands and London is blocked.
Please check your journey prior to travel via: https://t.co/vWimDIg2w9
We’re sorry for the delay to your journey. If you have been delayed by 15 minutes or… pic.twitter.com/iBSaJVoXYd
— Chiltern Railways (@chilternrailway) June 9, 2026
The spokesperson said: “We apologise that due to a problem with line-side equipment between Bicester North and King’s Sutton, trains have to run at reduced speed on both the line towards London and the line towards the West Midlands.”
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First reported at around noon, this issue is predicted to be solved imminently.
The company added that if you have been delayed you may be entitled to compensation, for which you should go to its website.
“We’re sorry for the delay to your journey,” said the spokesperson.
“If you have been delayed by 15 minutes or more, then you are likely to be entitled to compensation.”