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Official account for the Oxford Tube. Customer Service are here Mon-Fri 8am-6pm and weekends 9am-5pm. Voted UK Bus Award's Top Express Coach Operation 2022
Joined August 2011
Our special Oxford Tube coach is bringing a pop of colour to the M40 on this grey and dreary Wednesday. When our Deputy Controller Helen requested a unique LGBT version of our logo we were more than happy to fulfil her request to support the diversity of the LGBT community. 🏳️🌈❤️
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The introduction of our new Plaxton Panorama coaches begins this Saturday as two join the fleet. After weeks of training, our team are beyond excited to get behind the wheel and welcome our passengers on board!
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We are thrilled to announce that the Oxford Tube service will resume on Monday 6th July. We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during the suspension. Details of what to expect from the revised service can be found here >
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It's good to be back! After 13 weeks off the road the Oxford Tube returns today. We'd like to welcome back our loyal customers and any new passengers who will be travelling with us. The service is operating to a temporary timetable which can be found here>
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It's back to business for the Oxford Tube! We are delighted to announce coaches between Oxford and London will be returning on Monday 29th March, with two express trips to Baker Street too. Find out all the details here >
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Pictured here we have a new Oxford Tube Plaxton Panorama Coach in the wild. A rare sight in London in recent weeks but not for much longer!. The Oxford Tube resumes service on Monday 29/03/21.
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If you haven't heard the news, we are delighted to share that this Summer, we'll be replacing our Oxford Tube fleet with 34 brand new coaches, an investment of £13 million and the biggest for Stagecoach Oxford >
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Heading to London Tomorrow? Travel in style as the first 5 of our brand new coaches make their debut! Departing Oxford, Gloucester Green between 08:35 & 10:15. We are looking forward seeing photos from your trips!
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After 3 months out of service, the Oxford Tube returns today! Our drivers have been eager to get back behind the wheel of our new coaches to serve you all once again. Enjoy your journey if you're travelling with us today >
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Great to welcome new and existing passengers on-board the Oxford Tube this morning and to introduce the new timetable. We've added over 160 more journeys a week between Oxford and London, including the new links to Baker Street >
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Each of our new coaches is equipped with 3 multimedia TFT screens to show the coach’s current position along the route and next stop information. We’ll be able to uses these screens to display places of interest and connection points for onward travel across the city.
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At 8pm tonight, where safe to do so, your driver may stop their vehicle to observe the one minute's silence; a national moment of reflection to mourn and reflect on the life and legacy of Her Majesty The Queen.
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We invested £13 million in new coaches at the end of 2020 and we are pleased to say that the entire fleet has now been replaced ready for the service's return on 29th March >
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Hurrah! From Monday 6th July the Oxford Tube returns, operating to a reduced timetable with social distancing measures in place. This includes suggested seating and a one way system. Full details and links to the temporary timetable can be viewed online >
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It’s cool blue inside our new coaches. We are loving the swish new interior. Each seat comes complete with its own foot rest, 3 point seat belt and individual charging point for your devices, more on those this week >
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We're delighted to announce some exciting new improvements to the Oxford Tube service coming next month. More departures, more often from more stops! Get to know our planned service enhancements >
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The Oxford Tube is back and is now running up to every 10 minutes during morning peaks from Oxford, an average of 20 minutes weekdays and up to every 12 to 15 minutes at weekends. View the timetable online >
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On Behalf of everyone at Oxford Tube, Congratulations to Oxford United on Winning the League 1 Playoff Final.
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We’ve invested £13 million in our new coaches which will begin to join service tomorrow and will replace the entire fleet by early 2021. Are you travelling with us? Enjoy the new on board features and let us know what you think >
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It’s cool blue inside our new coaches. Each seat comes complete with its own foot rest, 3 point seat belt and individual charging point for your devices >
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The wheels will be turning again on the Oxford Tube from Monday 29th March! A revised timetable will be in operation and reduced capacity and social distancing measures will still apply. It’s back to business people! >
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A wireless charging point for your phone, USB port for your device and flip down tray to hold your work – the essentials for a productive commute >
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Recently, we welcomed @geofftech into Oxford Depot to show off our amazing service. It was a pleasure to have him and we hope he will take many more trips via the Oxford Tube. Check out his latest experience with us>
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A wireless charging point for your phone, USB port for your device and flip down tray to hold your work – the essentials for a productive commute. Will you be travelling into the city with us again on 29th March? >
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Did you know that bus and coach drivers in the UK are thanked FIVE times more than the average profession?. #thankyoudriver
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We are thrilled to announce that the Oxford Tube service will resume on Monday 6th July. We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during the suspension. Details of what to expect from the revised service can be found here >
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Following the media coverage today about public services impacted by strike action, we just wanted to confirm that no Oxford Tube services are being impacted by any strike action, and services will run as per the normal scheduled timetables.
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The Oxford Tube will be returning on Monday 29th March! Services will operate up to every 10 mins in morning peaks from Oxford, 20 mins throughout the day and 12-15 at weekends. We cannot wait to get back on the road. View all the details here >
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Our new coaches are fitted with wireless charging ports on the back of every seat and on the tables downstairs. The tables also extend to give you more surface space >
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87% of bus and coach drivers say that being thanked has a positive impact on their mental wellbeing, and more than half of all drivers find their job rewarding. #thankyoudriver
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We are deeply saddened by the news of the death of Her Royal Highness, Her Majesty The Queen Elizabeth. She will be greatly missed by all. Our thoughts and sympathies are with the Royal Family at this sad time.
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At approximately 11.55am today, where safe to do so, your driver may stop their vehicle to observe the two minutes’ silence during Her Majesty The Queen’s State Funeral.
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We're delighted to announce some exciting new improvements to the Oxford Tube service coming next month. More departures, more often from more stops! Get to know our planned service enhancements >
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A wireless charging point for your phone, USB port for your device and flip down tray to hold your work – the essentials for a productive commute. Are you back commuting with us? >
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Social distancing measures will remain on board our vehicles when they return to the road later this month. These included slightly reduced capacity, the requirement to wear a face mask, protective screens and a one-way system for boarding and alighting >
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Looking for an alternative way to get to London due to urgent bridge repairs between #DidcotParkway and #OxfordRailStation 🚧? The Oxford Tube runs up to every 12 minutes and there’s no need to pre book >
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We've fitted hand sanitisers within our coaches so our passengers are able to sanitise their hands whilst on board - one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and others from infection >
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In commemoration to the D-day 80th anniversary, We are offering free travel on our coaches on the 6th June for all serving armed forces personnel in uniform or with proof of ID card, Veterans wearing medals or Veterans ID & cadets to help them attend events throughout the UK.
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The Oxford Tube is returning to service on Monday 6th July after 13 weeks off the road. Read the full press release here for details on what the service will look like and what processes have been put in place during the suspension >
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Travel often between London and Oxford but don't want to commit to a long term pass? Save on your journey with a Tube 12 ticket; 6 return journeys or 12 single trips. only £6.25 a journey and can be used throughout the year >
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We've started introducing our new coaches to the fleet, new features include at seat wireless and USB charging and the interior is pretty swish too. Travelling to London? Get there by coach >
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UPDATE - .We plan to resume services at the following times, please note this is subject to change depending on conditions - .Oxford Gloucester Green 1500.London Victoria 1530.
UPDATE: The last coaches will depart at the following times, we will update on this further once we know about resuming services this afternoon. Oxford 0700. London 0930.
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Wishing all of our customers a very Merry Christmas! Enjoy your day however you're choosing to spend it.
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SERVICE UPDATE: coaches leaving Oxford full. We anticipate large numbers throughout the day - with Elton John playing Hyde Park and trains on reduced service. Where possible, we advise boarding from Gloucester Green. Thank you.
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Why not take a trip on the Oxford Tube and get yourself into the Christmas spirit, by walking down the streets of London, to take in the Christmas lights that are up across the city this festive season. >
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"The entire Oxford Tube team are committed to ensuring that safety and comfort remains at the heart of our service. We are all looking forward to welcoming our customers back onboard" Oxford Tube Operations Manager, Rob Hough. T-minus 7 days Rob!.
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Our senior leadership team will be greeting Tube passengers at Gloucester Green and Thornhill on Monday morning with a fresh pastry and hot drink to introduce the new improved timetable and express links to Baker Street. Check out the new timetable online>
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We're proud to have achieved @VisitBritain Covid-19 Industry Standard confirming we have put the necessary processes in place and are adhering to the guidance from Public Health England and the Government for our sector, Our customers can rest assured, 'We're good to go!'
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As part of our commitment to recognise our armed forces, Veterans (wearing medals/Veterans badge), serving personnel (in uniform/with proof of military ID) & cadets (in uniform) travel for FREE on the Oxford Tube. Valid Remembrance weekend, Sat 11th & Sun 12th November.
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Whilst operating with social distancing measures & reduced capacity in place, we'd like to find out when our customers are likely to travel to ensure we can cater to demand. Direct message us & let us know what time of day, or even better, the departure, you'll be travelling on!
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From the 20th June we'll be delivering Improved frequency and an extended Saturday service on the Oxford Tube; why not visit the capital this Summer. View timetable >
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@MikeyCycling @revchips @DavidCameronYo1 @chilcott_stefan @climb8b @andrea_pocknell @irwinmitchell @MetCycleCops Thank you for bringing this to our attention. It is obviously a very serious matter and I will raise this now with the Oxford Tube manager for investigation.
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Our drivers will now sit behind a protective screen to make greeting passengers that but saver. If you need help with anything, just ask, they will wear a protective face shield should they need to leave the cab to provide assistance and load luggage >
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DUE TO RAIL-STRIKES ALL OXFOR TUBE ECEPTIONALLY BUSY. USE VICTORIA &GLOUCESTER GREEN TO GUARANTEE A SEAT.
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Our services have returned and social distancing measures remain in place. These include slightly reduced capacity, the requirement to wear a face mask, protective screens and a one-way system for boarding and alighting >
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The Oxford Tube will run up to every 15 minutes during peaks with a 30 minute frequency throughout the day. Have you checked out the temporary timetable from Monday 6th July? Services will still run until late >
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One week to go until it's back to business for the Oxford Tube! Our entire new fleet will be returning to provide frequent and comfortable trips to and from London, 7 days a week >
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Roses are red, .The other half must be blue, .Come to the depot, .and we'll give these back to you. Who left flowers on the Oxford Tube last night then? We put them on water but they are struggling.
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#OxfordTube, we just like to inform you that our last coach to London leaving from Oxford at 19:30 and the last coach to Oxford leaving from London Victoria at 21:50. Thank you. Have a wonderful Christmas.
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Look out for a wild Oxford Tube coach in the Smithereens episode of @NetflixUK Black Mirror :).Blink and you'll miss it.
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Thank you @callummarius for sharing your thoughts on our service 🙏 we're so glad you enjoyed your journey! . You can read Callum's piece on the Oxford Tube on @myldn here:
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It’s cool blue inside our new coaches, have you taken a ride yet? We are loving the swish new interior. Each seat comes complete with its own foot rest, 3 point seat belt and individual charging point for your devices >
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We're aware of a bogus tweet stating that we will no longer serve Lewknor from 1st May. This is a false claim; there are no plans to withdraw from Lewknor. Thank you.
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With more evening journeys and an even more frequent Saturday service from 20th June, it'll be even easier to travel between Oxford & London this summer. Find out more >
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Last minute traveller or early bird planner? There's no need to pre-book your seat or shop around, our coach fares are always the same, whatever time of day or day of the week you travel >
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We've fitted hand sanitisers within our coaches so our passengers are able to sanitise their hands whilst on board - one of the simplest ways to protect yourself and others from infection >
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Oxford City and County Councils have agreed free parking at all 5 park and ride sites every day from 5th to 27th December. Travel on the Oxford Tube from Thornhill and only pay the coach fare to London >
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SERVICE UPDATE - FRIDAY 18TH FEBRUARY. Due to the Met Office red weather warning now covering London, the Oxford Tube service will be suspended between 1000-1500 today. We will keep you updated on any other further changes.
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That's a wrap on the Tube's first week back on the road. If you're considering joining us on board next week check out our FAQs before you travel and remember we're operating to a temporary timetable >
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You, our customers & our staff, are important to us. We want to reassure you we’re doing all we can to continue to safely get you where you need to be. We’ve enhanced the cleaning of our vehicles & ensured all frontline staff have hand sanitiser. Info >
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Our new coaches are fitted with wireless charging ports on the back of every seat and on the tables downstairs. The tables also extend to give you more surface space >
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Service restrictions have been removed - coaches will now serve all stops in London. Due to the demonstrations in London concluding we are able to serve all stops once again. We would like to thank our passengers for their understanding during the disruption.
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Last week our Oxford Tube drivers returned to the depot for training in preparation for the service's return. Driving instructor Paul Green commented "I have been overwhelmed by the drivers attitude and enthusiasm". Find out about the new measures in place
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We're pleased to be introducing more journeys on the Oxford Tube from 20th June, making it even easier for you to travel this summer. Find out more >
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The Crown Jewels have been stored at the Tower of London since 1661. The world famous collection boasts 23,578 gemstones. From our coach stop at Victoria take the circle or district line to Tower Hill and be dazzled by the diamonds on display >
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Service Update: Due to a fire we are currently unable to service Hillingdon in either direction.
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The enhanced cleaning practices we have introduced over the last 12 months will still be enforced when the service returns next week. Common areas including seat hand grips, head rests and window ledges will be cleaned at the end of each journey >
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Plans aren't always set in stone but fear not if yours change; with an Oxford Tube return ticket you can return anytime the same day, next day or up to 3 months from the day of the outward journey; no restrictions >
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Good Morning all. All coaches are currently operating normally however if anything changes we will post updates here right away.
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It's official - we've achieved @VisitBritain Covid-19 Industry Standard confirming we have put the necessary processes in place and are adhering to the guidance from Public Health England and the Government for our sector, Our customers can rest assured, 'We're good to go!'
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After a service increase at the end of August, the Oxford Tube is now running up to every 10 minutes during morning peaks and up to every 12 to 15 minutes during the day. Coaches are also back running through the night! View the timetable online >
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Each of our coaches has been fitted with a protective screen between the driver and passenger to make you both that bit safer. Got a question on face coverings? Try our FAQs page >
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Following government guidelines to stay at home and stop all non-essential travel, the difficult decision has been made to suspend all Oxford Tube services from Monday 6th April until further notice. Tickets bought through Oxford Tube can be refunded >
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From the 20th June we'll be delivering improved frequency and an extended Saturday service on the Oxford Tube; why not visit the capital this Summer. View timetable >
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At the end of each journey, touch point cleaning is undertaken before the coach begins its return journey. Common areas cleaned include seat hand grips, head rests and window ledges. Check out our FAQs for further ways we are keeping our passengers safe >
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We're pleased to be introducing more journeys on the Oxford Tube from 20th June, making it even easier for you to travel this summer. Find out more >
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Following government guidelines to stay at home and stop all non-essential travel, the difficult decision has been made to suspend all Oxford Tube services from Monday 6th April until further notice. Tickets bought through Oxford Tube can be refunded >
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With the increase in demand due to the Rail Strikes today and tomorrow we would recommend boarding at Gloucester Green and London Victoria. Thank you for your co-operation.
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We are very sorry to hear of the passing of His Royal Highness The Prince Philip, Duke of Edinburgh. Our thoughts and sympathies are with Her Majesty The Queen, and the whole Royal Family at this sad time.
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Our coaches are fitted with wireless charging ports on the back of every seat and on the table surface downstairs. The communal tables also extend to give you more surface space >
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The Oxford Tube is currently running up to every 10 minutes during morning peaks from Oxford, an average of 20 minutes weekdays and up to every 12 to 15 minutes at weekends. View the timetable online before you set off fro London >
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#Oxfordtube Due to fallen tree on Headington Hill we are unable to service Brookes University towards London. Please make your way to St Clements or Headington Shops to board coach. Apologies for any inconvenience caused. .
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At 11am today, where safe to do so, your driver may stop their vehicle to observe the national two minutes’ silence that will be held as a mark of respect to those killed or injured in the defence of their country. We will also honour the silence on Remembrance Sunday.
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We are aware of a parody account falsely responding to tweets on our behalf. We have reported the account and hope to see it removed shortly. In the meantime, please ignore any communication that does not come directly from @Oxford_Tube.
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Our coaches have undergone deep cleaning during their time off of the road and an enhanced cleaning regime has been implemented in preparation of the service's return with a particular focus on key touch points >
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We celebrated #INWED22 by spending the day with Amber, one of our brilliant apprentice engineers. She talked MD, Rachel, through a service and gave us some great ideas for how we can encourage more women into engineering. Happy International Women in Engineering Day!🔧
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Travelling from outside of Oxford city centre to London? @OxfordshireCC has removed parking charges at Thornhill Park and Ride every day of the week throughout August! Travel to London from just £8 single and £13 return >
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Substantial Delays on the Service Due Multi-Car RTC M40 .OXFORD BOUND DIVERTING Junction 3 back on Junction 6 .LONDON BOUND Diverting Junction 6 back on Junction 4 .SORRY FOR ANY INCONVENIENCE CAUSED.
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It’s cool blue inside our coaches. Each seat comes complete with its own foot rest, 3 point seat belt and individual charging point for your devices >
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