New heritage locomotive collaboration announced
Didcot Railway Centre and the Vintage Trains Charitable Trust have announced that they are to work together to develop and promote the heritage trains…
Tag: Oxfordshire
When to see TWO steam locomotives pass through Oxfordshire this Saturday
5043 Earl of Mount Edgcumbe and 7029 Clun Castle will pass through Oxfordshire this Saturday, 4th March.
RAIB report into collision between train and hand trolley in Oxfordshire
The RAIB has released its report into a collision between a passenger train and a hand trolley at Challow in Oxfordshire Last year.
Oxford railway station in line for £161 million upgrade
Oxford station is to be upgraded to provide improved passenger and train capacity, a new entrance, and a rebuilt Botley Road bridge.
HS2 reveal new footbridge designs for Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire
The first images of new bridges have been released by HS2 which will let footpaths and bridleways continue across the new railway.
Great Western Railway celebrates the 18th and final BBC Make a Difference Superstar
The train-naming event recognises BBC Make a Difference Superstars who went above and beyond support others during the pandemic.
Safety warning as shocking CCTV footage reveals children misusing a level crossing in Oxfordshire
The CCTV footage shows Wantage Road level crossing in Grove, Oxfordshire and captures the group of children playing on the railway
RAIB release details of collision between engineering trolley and GWR passenger train in Oxfordshire
The incident took place at 6:09am on Thursday the 21st of October and involved the 5:23am GWR passenger service from London Paddington to Swansea
Network Rail advises passengers to plan ahead for rail travel during the August bank holiday weekend
Network Rail advises passengers to plan ahead for their rail travel during the August bank holiday weekend.
New study into Oxfordshire’s railway opportunities released
Important new study proposes opportunities to expand Oxfordshire’s railway to create future economic growth to the region