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Botley Road: more trains will be the prize

21/04/2025 in Features

The lengthy and ongoing closure of Botley Road in Oxford to enable rail bridge replacement works continues to anger residents. But what exactly does the project entail, and how has work progressed? Chis Howe reviews the story so far.

Oxford station showing progress on the Botley Road project on January 12. CHRIS HOWE




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