Funds available for Oxford station upgrade

Kier has been appointed by Network Rail to deliver the main works package at Oxford railway station, as part of the Oxford Corridor Phase 2 Project.

The appointment comes as the Department for Transport confirms it has awarded funds to Network Rail to enable the station works to take place, alongside improvements to the railway.

The station improvement works will involve the construction of an additional platform and overhead canopy, a new western station entrance, ticket office, waiting room, toilets, café and shops, alongside the construction of a subway to connect the western entrance to the new platform.

The package includes the demolition of buildings surrounding the station, and road alignment works at Roger Dudman Way, including the replacement of Sheepwash Bridge, to improve safety at the junction with Botley Road.

Once complete, the new fifth platform and enhanced facilities will significantly improve the capacity of the station, accessibility, safety and passenger experience.

Mark Pengelly, Group Managing Director at Kier Infrastructure, said: “We’re delighted to have been appointed to deliver the main works at Oxford railway station, it will transform the network links in the area by providing a bigger and better station and helping to enable improved journeys for passengers and freight.”