Chiltern Railways has launched a new service following a £320 million investment programme with Network Rail.

A new rail link has been created to London and will serve brand new stations built by Network Rail at Oxford Parkway and Bicester Village.

Chiltern Railways has invested £130m of the £320m total cost of the new line and stations with Network Rail contributing £190m.


Mark Carne, chief executive of Network Rail, said: "Investing in new rail links and train stations boosts the economy, providing opportunities for new housing and more jobs."

Chiltern Railways MD Rob Brighthouse, said: "This is an historic day. Our significant and unique investment will economically advantageous for the regional economy creating competition in the rail market between Oxford and London, as well as delivering the first new service between a major British city and London for over 100 years."



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