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