Oxford station will remain open this weekend after upgrade work was postponed to allow travel to London ahead of the funeral of Queen Elizabeth II.
The station was due to be shut to passengers on Saturday 17 and Sunday 18 September but GWR has now confirmed it will remain open. Maintenance work planned for 24 and 25 September and 1 and 2 October will go ahead.
Oxford station is set for a £161m revamp, which will deliver quicker journeys, increased freight and passenger services and a brand new fully accessible entrance.
Announced on 17 August, the upgrades will be completed by 2024 and have been specifically designed to improve passenger experience, better integrate the station into the local road networks and boost economic growth by supporting the creation of almost 10,000 jobs in the area.
Among the upgrades will be the creation of a brand-new track, platform and fully accessible entrance on the west side of the station, making travel far easier for all passengers. The new track and platform will significantly improve capacity at the station, which will boost connections, the economy and job opportunities in the area with almost 10,000 new roles being supported as a result of the project.
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