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WORLD · AUG 16, 2026
Chiltern Railways Implements Speed Restrictions for Track Safety Inspection
Chiltern Railways reduced train speeds and disrupted services on its Oxfordshire line following a required safety inspection of the track.
Chiltern Railways implemented speed restrictions and service disruptions on its Oxfordshire line on August 16, 2026. The measures followed a required safety inspection of the track between Bicester North and Haddenham & Thame Parkway stations.
Trains traveling toward London operated at reduced speeds, causing potential cancellations and delays for services running to and from the affected stations. The operator advised passengers to use its Journey Check webpage for real-time updates.
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