The Cotswold line was converted to single track as a result of cuts to the railway network in the 1970s.
In summer 2011 we completed this project. By laying 20 miles of new double track on the Cotswold line we’ve enabled trains to pass each other more easily, boosting capacity on the route, cutting delays and resulting in better journeys on the line between London, Oxford and Worcester.
Find out more about Cotswold line redoubling
We've laid 20 miles of double track on the Cotswold line to boost capacity and cut delays. The Cotswold line was a single track railway along much of its length. This limited the number of trains that could run and caused delays. Our scheme has provided capacity for more trains and improved performance, meaning better journeys on the route between London, Oxford and Worcester.
New platforms
We’ve built new platforms at Charlbury, Ascott-under-Wychwood and Honeybourne stations.
Better stations
We’ve upgraded facilities at Kingham, Moreton-in-Marsh and Evesham stations, improving lighting, passenger shelters and toilets.