Last updated:Today at 13:43
Train companies affected:National Rail
Disruption between Banbury and Bicester North expected until the end of the day
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Last updated
27 Sep 2024 at 16:19
Train operators affected
Route(s) affected
Between Banbury and Bicester North
Description
Heavy rain flooding the railway between Banbury and Bicester North means that all lines are currently closed.
Train services running between these stations may be cancelled, delayed by up to 60 minutes, diverted or revised.
Disruption is expected until the end of the day.
Customer advice:
Services will be diverted via Oxford where possible.
You may use your ticket on the following services at no extra cost:
Avanti West Coast between Birmingham New Street and London Euston
CrossCountry between Banbury and Reading
Great Western Railway between Banbury, Oxford, Reading and London Paddington
London Northwestern Railway between Birmingham New Street and London Euston
West Midlands Railway between Coventry and Leamington Spa
You may also travel on the Bicester shuttle bus between Bicester Village and Bicester North.
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.