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Disruption to Great Western Railway services between Oxford and Didcot Parkway expected until the end of the day 

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Service alteration details

Incident reported: Thursday 18 December 2025 at 14:40

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Last updated

Thursday 18 December 2025 at 17:01

Train operators affected

Route(s) affected

Trains between Evesham / Banbury / Oxford and Didcot Parkway, and also between Worcester Foregate Street / Oxford and London Paddington

Description

A fault on a train between Oxford and Didcot Parkway means fewer trains are able to run. Great Western Railway trains running between these stations may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected until the end of the day.

Customer advice:

You may use your ticket at no extra cost on Thames Travel:

  • X32: Oxford (City Centre, St Aldates, Stop H3), Didcot Parkway

  • X2: Oxford (Station), Didcot Parkway

  • 33: Didcot Parkway (Station), Culham (High Street)

  • 35 Oxford , Radley

Rail replacement transport has been requested to run, more information will follow when confirmed.

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.