Architects appointed for major Oxford station redesign

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Network Rail has appointed architects Hawkins Brown to redesign Oxford station, which handles over eight million passengers annually.

Network Rail has appointed architects Hawkins Brown to lead a masterplan for redesigning Oxford station. The project could feature new entrances and improved passenger facilities to handle future growth.

The rail infrastructure company closed Botley Road at the rail bridge in April 2023 for work linked to the redesign. However, the project was hit by major delays, with costs rising from £161m to £237m. Work to create a new western entrance and platform five was halted, though a new rail bridge has been installed.

Tom Pierpoint, industry programme director for Network Rail and Great Western Railway, said the station 'needs to be ready for the growth that's coming' and that appointing Hawkins Brown marks 'an important step in shaping a long-term vision for the station'. Oxford station currently handles over eight million passengers annually, with 24,000 customers using it daily. Peak passenger demand is forecast to double by 2036, driven by East West Rail and services to Cowley and Bristol. The masterplan will be led by Network Rail in collaboration with Platform4, Oxford City Council and Oxfordshire County Council.

Architects appointed for major Oxford station redesign — Image: Oxford Mail

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Architects are announced for new Oxford station 'masterplan'Passengers travelling through Oxford station could benefit from new entrancesOxford Mail · 2 Nov, 15:00
Architects are announced for new Oxford station 'masterplan'Passengers travelling through Oxford station could benefit from new entrancesOxfordshire Guardian · 2 Nov, 15:00

In this story: Network Rail · Hawkins Brown · Great Western Railway · Oxford station · Oxford City Council · Oxfordshire County Council

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