Disruption between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford expected until 20:00
Service alteration details
Incident reported: Saturday 24 October 2026 at 15:50
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Last updated
Saturday 24 October 2026 at 16:39
Train operators affected
- Great Western Railway
Route(s) affected
between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford
Description
A fault on a train in the Honeybourne area means that some lines are blocked between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford. As a result, trains operating between these stations may be cancelled or diverted to run via Swindon.
Disruption is expected until 20:00.
Customer advice:
Rail replacement coaches (operated by Q&S) will operate between Worcester Shrub Hill and Oxford, calling all stations until further notice.
If your train is cancelled, you may travel on either of the two services before, or two services after, your original train. If these are peak services or less flexible, you can still travel with your original ticket, at no extra cost.
Ticket flexibility:
If your train is cancelled, you will be able to travel on an alternative service operated by any other participating train company, either two hours before or two hours after the original departure time of the cancelled service, in order to reach your destination.
If you decide not to travel or cannot complete your journey due to cancellations, you are entitled to a full refund from your original point of sale.
For further information and guidance please contact your train company or speak to a member of railway staff.
Check before you travel:
You can check your journey using the National Rail real-time Journey Planner.
For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.
You can find the pick-up and drop-off location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.
Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.
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.
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