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« Reply #660 on: April 17, 2026, 18:36:47 »
Strange, I read it earlier.
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« Reply #661 on: April 17, 2026, 19:10:35 »
Quote from: bobm on April 17, 2026, 18:36:47
Strange, I read it earlier.

New Civil Engineer lets you read a certain number of articles over a period before it Firewalls you.   I too was sufficiently disinterested in their content to be able to see it earlier.
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« Reply #662 on: April 17, 2026, 22:27:19 »
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“At the moment, the plan for delivering the new platform 5 and the new western entrance will see works commence in early 2027 with a view to it being in place ready for when East West Rail and Cowley Branch Line need it in probably December 2030,” Clark said.

So on that basis, it seems unlikely that any electrification work will be complete this decade.

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« Reply #663 on: April 18, 2026, 07:28:50 »
This post has been moved to How stuff works.

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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #664 on: July 20, 2026, 14:25:27 »
Been to Oxford this morning. Saw what I could of the works as the train pulled into the station. I would guess they are going to need a man with a very big stick if it going to be completed by Aug 24th.
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« Reply #665 on: July 20, 2026, 15:21:37 »
Interesting, as Network Rail are quoted in today's Oxford Mail saying that they are on target to complete by August 31st, and possibly earlier.
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« Reply #666 on: July 20, 2026, 21:24:17 »
All looking OK to my eyes.  The new southern walk/cycle way is now open.  Though no cycling yet unless you’re a VIP and ignore the signs, as the northern walkway is now being worked on…and is unlikely to make the end of August deadline as previously acknowledged.  No major issue there IMHO▸ ('in my humble opinion').

When both are open I am guessing cyclists will be guided to use the northern walkway into Oxford and the southern walkway out towards Botley…but I’m sure many will stay on the road.

Works on the road look quite near completion now with the concrete flood protection finished so not much other than the road surface and associated furniture to lay.

I’m sure it’ll continue to look like a bit of a building site for a while to come, but I see no obvious reason why this latest, much delayed, deadline can’t be met.
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« Reply #667 on: July 20, 2026, 21:28:12 »
Sweepstake on the date of the first bridge bash? Shocked Grin
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« Reply #668 on: July 22, 2026, 17:24:54 »
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-provides-update-on-status-of-botley-road-project

And it was on a Wednesday when the Gas man came to call.
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« Reply #669 on: July 22, 2026, 19:50:33 »
https://www.oxfordmail.co.uk/news/26401626.furious-oxford-mp---botley-road-reopening-delay-confirmed/?ref=rss
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« Reply #670 on: July 22, 2026, 20:48:34 »
Oops. I should’ve known not to be optimistic!  Shocked Undecided
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« Reply #671 on: July 22, 2026, 21:47:47 »
You should always be pessimistic: that way, you'll never be disappointed.  Wink Cheesy Grin
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William Huskisson MP▸ (Member of Parliament, or Mile Post (a method of measuring the railway in miles and chains from a starting point - usually London), depending on context) was the first person to be killed by a train while crossing the tracks, in 1830.  Many more have died in the same way since then.  Don't take a chance: Stop, Look, Listen.

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« Reply #672 on: July 29, 2026, 12:50:41 »
https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/network-rail-sets-new-date-for-botley-road-reopening

Now reopening on the 20th September
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« Reply #673 on: July 29, 2026, 18:12:55 »
Will Lord Hendy make another announcement confirming this?  Grin
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« Reply #674 on: July 29, 2026, 19:54:33 »
I have now amended (again) the date on our Coffee Shop forum calendar.  Roll Eyes

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