Oxford Railway Station is an important gateway to Oxford and the West End, however it is in need of significant upgrading, both in terms of operational performance and passenger provision. Plans to redevelop the station have intensified over the past two years as it has become evident that the station's long-term needs will soon outstrip its capacity.

The West End Partnership along with rail officials and the two councils are currently drawing up a 'masterplan', which will outline the long-term vision for the station taking into account all rail proposals, such as electrification, the East-West rail link, and the creation of the Evergreen 3 link from Oxford to London Marylebone via Bicester. With so many organisations preparing to invest in Oxford station it is imperative that this is done in a coordinated way. The masterplan will ensure each of the proposals complement one another and contribute towards a functional and attractive station that the city can be proud of. The masterplan will also consider the role of the station in the regeneration of the West End, particularly with regard to Frideswide Square, helping to deliver these broader aspirations cost-effectively and with minimum disruption to rail users and residents.

Network Rail’s earlier plan to create a new platform on the Becket Street car park, along with the County Council's plan to replace the Botley Road bridge, will be considered along with the more extensive redevelopment. A major consultation event was held at the station in 2010 to give the public an opportunity to comment on these plans and feed into the design process. For information on this and other public consultation opportunities around the Railway Station and Frideswide Square, please see our Public Consultation Diary.

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