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Rail minister and Network Rail CEO visit Oxford to apologise over three-and-a-half-year bridge closure


07/02/2025 in News

Around 100 protestors greet Rail Minister Lord Hendy in his visit to Oxford's Botley Road on January 24. JONO EDEN.

Rail Minister Lord Hendy and Network Rail Chief Executive Sir Andrew Haines have visited Oxford to apologise for the prolonged closure of a main road into the city.




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