The Anonymous Widower

Demolition Has Started For The New Platforms At Oxford Station

Demolition has finally started of the old parcels office at Oxford station to create the two platforms for the Chiltern service to the station.

I can’t see this being a large project, as hopefully, it will just be creating the platforms and making sure there are shelters and the other platform details.

Wikipedia says this about the two new platforms.

The scheme also includes two new platforms at Oxford station, to be built on the site of the disused parcels depot. The new platforms will initially be five carriages in length, but provision will be made for them to be extended southwards to eight carriages.

Will they be in Chiltern’s or Great Western Railway’s house style?

As Chiltern Railways coaches are in sets of six, will these platforms be built initially to handle eight coaches? It would seem to be prudent!

Also according to this section in Wikipedia, services will start in December 2016.

May 4, 2016 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | Chiltern Railways, Great Western Railway, Oxford Station