Tackley station

We’re building a new footbridge with lifts at Tackley station to replace the level crossing

In June 2026, work will begin to build a new footbridge with two lifts at Tackley station. We aim to open the new bridge in spring 2027, with the lifts to follow later in the year. The bridge will be built on Network Rail land under permitted development. The bridge will be built on the site of the current, temporary, scaffold bridge.

Temporary platform closure

To allow the new bridge to be built, from 12 June 2026 the southbound platform, for trains towards Oxford, will be closed. No trains will call at this platform until the new bridge opens. Trains will continue to call at the northbound platform, for trains towards Banbury, as normal.

Passengers for Oxford can take a northbound train to Banbury and travel back to Oxford. Or take the S4 stagecoach bus that runs hourly from Tackley to Oxford. Hanborough and Oxford Parkway stations are also nearby with direct links to Oxford.

Parking suspension

Our site compound is east of the railway and we need to bring in large materials and equipment. The only access is via Nethercote Road and over the railway. To keep properties and vehicles safe, we’ll occasionally need to suspend parking on Nethercote Road on some weekend nights. The full list of dates and times can be found below.

Our team will only suspend parking if it’s necessary and do everything they can to minimise the impact for residents. We can only take materials and equipment over the railway when trains aren’t running, so a lot of our deliveries need to happen at night.

Tackley Transport and Works Act Order

Tackley level crossing was closed under emergency measures in 2020. We submitted a Transport and Works Act Order to permanently close the crossing.

We applied for a Transport and Works Act Order to change the route of the bridleway near Tackley station. A public inquiry was held between 18 June and 3 July 2024. After reviewing the planning inspector’s report, the Secretary of State (SoS) issued a “minded to refuse” decision in May 2025.

The SoS invited Network Rail to consider an alternative route for the bridleway further away from the railway. An alternative route was proposed and consultation took place with key stakeholders. We are waiting for a decision by the SoS.

Our original plans also included proposals to close Sandy Lane and Yarnton Lane level crossings. This has been deferred due to freight growth forecasts not being as high as anticipated. We will continue to monitor freight demand in the area to identify when further work may be needed.

Public safely remains our highest priority and we continue to monitor, inspect and risk assess all level crossings.

Tackley Transport and Works Act Order application documents

Statement of Case documents

Frequently asked questions

Tackley TTRO documents

Get in touch

If you would like any further information, please email oxfordlevelcrossings@networkrail.co.uk