Drivers on the M40 were forced to get out of their cars and stand around in “stock-still” traffic numerous times between Sunday, August 18 and Saturday, August 24 – with four incidents on the stretch near Buckinghamshire[1] repeatedly disrupting travel…
Britain’s motorways[1] are wonderful, except for the cars, caravans, lorries, grim service stations, high petrol prices and contraflows.While we are wont to wax logistical about US Interstates, Aussie freeways and German autobahnen, few of us love…
Thursday 11 Jul 2024
Oxford’s major rail and road improvement project is progressing but more time is needed before Botley Road can reopen
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Network Rail has confirmed that significant prog…
National Express announces new route between Yorkshire, Birmingham and London : Coach firm continues investment in the network to make even more journeys available for passengers
National Express is increasing its coach network coverage across the UK, …
National Express announces faster journeys between Manchester and London
National Express has announced faster journey times on its 540 coach service between Manchester and London, with journey times reduced by up to 30 minutes.
With faster, improved s…
The incident happened as crews from Bicester and Banbury[1] fire station attended a vehicle fire on the M40 between Junctions 10 and 9 shortly after 8pm on Friday night (April 5).
On arrival, crews were faced with a well alight vehicle, with smoke aff…
In a statement, the RHA said: “It is crucial that drivers have access to proper roadside facilities if they are to effectively carry out the critical role of keeping supply chains moving.””The lack of safe, secure parking and welfare facilities availab…
Conducted as part of the Oxford[1] to Cambridge line project, findings indicate that the London Road level crossing will not be viable once the line is operational.
Banbury[2] MP Victoria Prenits said: “Further studies have concluded that signalling im…
For the next two weeks, Network Rail will work extended hours as part of its long-running £161 million project to improve Oxford’s railway station.
It could mean more sleepless nights for residents who have endured months of disruption since Botley Roa…
For the next two weeks, Network Rail will work extended hours as part of its long-running £161 million project to improve Oxford’s railway station.
It could mean more sleepless nights for residents who have endured months of disruption since Botley Roa…
The M40 near Banbury has now fully reopened following a serious overnight lorry collision.
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Extensive repair work is now being done to the central reservation betw…
Two lanes are closed in both directions on the M40[1] as emergency barrier repairs are underway following an incident on the road yesterday. A lorry jack-knifed and went through the central reservation Southbound at around 5pm on November 8.
The affect…
The M40 near Banbury has reopened two lanes this morning (November 9) following a serious overnight lorry collision.
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Road users have been warned to allow extra ti…
The A34 southbound was closed at the A4185 junction at Chilton near Didcot[1] at around 9am following a crash.
Thames Valley Police and the air ambulance were both called to the crash.
There were delays of around 30 minutes with three miles of congest…