The Anonymous Widower

Between Oxford And Reading Stations – 24th September 2026

Returning from Oxford to Reading, I took a nine-car Class 800 train, that was travelling between Oxford and Paddington stations.

• It was pathed at 125 mph.
• It only stopped at Reading.
• It was running on diesel
• I was sitting on the left side of the train in the sixth coach.

These are some pictures I took out of the window.

Note.

1. There seems to be a lot of car parking at Oxford station.
2. The Student Castle Oxford is student accommodation and has this Internet link.
3. The Cowley Branch leads to BMW’s Mini factory and is being updated to a two-station branch for passenger trains as well.
4. There appears to be signs of more electrification.
5. There is a solar-powered sewage farm as you approach Reading.

I am very puzzled about image of an electrification stanchion between Oxford station and the Cowley branch.

September 24, 2026 - Posted by AnonW | Transport/Travel | BMW Mini, Cowley Branch, Oxford Station, Reading Station, Student Castle Oxford