Delays at Oxford 21.12.16

[midlandred]

There appears to have been a problem at Oxford today around lunchtime with a knock on effect to several services
Any news on what occurred?
Not another zebra, was it?

 

[CaptainHaddock]

Escaped puma from Whipsnade Zoo.

 

[PHILIPE]

No. A herd of oxen

 

[Elecman]

3 (un) wise men travelling afar

 

[midlandred]

1O14 10.27 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth
This was 6 down passing Oxford North Junction (13.18), arrived into Oxford 13.53 (39 down)

 

[Elecman]

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[jimm]

A boring old signalling problem apparently, according to the National Rail website's Cleared service disruptions page.

 

[midlandred]

A boring old signalling problem apparently, according to the National Rail website's Cleared service disruptions page.

Thanks for the info - and for the heads-up to that page

 

[tsr]

A boring old signalling problem apparently, according to the National Rail website's Cleared service disruptions page.

The disruption equivalent of getting socks again.

 

[6Gman]

There is a private zoo near Oxford.

Heythrop?

Just saying ...