Trains running between Oxford and Reading may be cancelled or revised
Trains running between Oxford and Reading may be cancelled or revised, from about 07:55. Trains between Oxford and Didcot Parkway were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 12:48. 6 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.
What Happened
- First cancellation from Oxford.
- Trains running between Oxford and Reading may be cancelled or revised.
- First train through reached Oxford.
“Trains running between Oxford and Reading may be cancelled or revised. Latest information can be found in the Disruptions area of the National Rail website.”
Source: National Rail
Trains Affected
| Booked | Train | What Happened |
|---|---|---|
| 07:53 | Oxford → Reading | Cancelled |
| 08:14 | Reading → Oxford | Cancelled |
| 09:02 | Oxford → Reading | Cancelled |
| 09:12 | Reading → Oxford | Cancelled |
| 09:15 | Reading → Oxford | Cancelled |
| 09:31 | Oxford → Reading | Terminated Short |
| 09:49 | Reading → Oxford | Cancelled |
| 09:54 | Oxford → Reading | Cancelled |
| 10:14 | Reading → Oxford | Cancelled |
| 10:15 | Reading → Oxford | Terminated Short |
| 10:16 | Oxford → Reading | Terminated Short |
| 10:28 | Oxford → Reading | Terminated Short |
| 10:49 | Reading → Oxford | Cancelled |
| 10:56 | Oxford → Reading | Cancelled |
| 11:14 | Reading → Oxford | 75 min late, arrived 13:00 |
| 11:15 | Reading → Oxford | Terminated Short |
| 11:16 | Oxford → Reading | Terminated Short |
| 11:28 | Oxford → Reading | Terminated Short |
| 11:49 | Reading → Oxford | Cancelled |
| 11:56 | Oxford → Reading | 26 min late, arrived 12:48 |
| 12:14 | Reading → Oxford | 58 min late, arrived 13:43 |
| 12:15 | Reading → Oxford | 35 min late, arrived 13:13 |
| 12:16 | Oxford → Reading | 18 min late, arrived 12:58 |
| 12:28 | Oxford → Reading | 23 min late, arrived 13:21 |
Can I Claim?
Yes, if you arrived 15+ minutes late. Great Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. It counts even if you went another way or waited for a later train: the delay is measured against the train you meant to catch. You have 28 days.
Questions
What happened to Oxford to Didcot Parkway trains on Sunday 8 November 2026?
Trains running between Oxford and Reading may be cancelled or revised, from about 07:55. Trains between Oxford and Didcot Parkway were cancelled or cut short until the first train got through at 12:48. 6 trains arrived 30 or more minutes late.
How much Delay Repay can I get?
Great Western Railway pays 25% of your single fare for 15 to 29 minutes, 50% for 30 to 59, and 100% for 60 or more. Railhop finds your train and works out the amount for your ticket.
When is the last day to claim?
You have 28 days from the day you travelled, so claim by Sunday 6 December 2026.
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