Oxford station rail upgrade closes lines Feb. 1–9, 2025, with bus replacements and disruptions.

A £231 million upgrade to Oxford station will close southbound rail lines from February 1 to 9, 2025, with replacement buses to Didcot Parkway. The project, delayed by utility work and a Victorian arch discovery, includes installing a new rail bridge and diverting a walkway through the station until February 6. Cyclists must dismount, and mopeds are banned. Residents and businesses report losses up to £20 million, citing safety issues and disruption, though Network Rail says the project remains on track for Botley Road to reopen by August 2026.