A new ceiling, upgraded seating and fresh paintwork are among the improvements completed as part of a revamp of Banbury Station.

The refurbishment project, unveiled on Thursday, July 30, was jointly funded and delivered by Chiltern Railways and Oxfordshire County Council.

The work focused on the station's ticket office and main entrance, where passengers will benefit from extensive cleaning and redecoration, a replacement ceiling and new seating.

Further improvements included repainting the station's stairwells and concourse, applying a new anti-slip surface to the ticket hall floor and replacing entrance doormats.

Banbury Station has recently undergone a revamp that includes fresh painting, cleaning and a new ceiling.

placeholder image — Banbury Station has recently undergone a revamp that includes fresh painting, cleaning and a new ceiling.

Cllr Gareth Epps, Oxfordshire County Council's cabinet member for transport and connectivity, said: “I am proud to celebrate the upgrades made to Banbury's vital railway station.

“Commuters can also enjoy safer and more sustainable travel options to and from the station with our Tramway Road improvements.”

Banbury Station has undergone a number of changes in recent years, including the installation of a community artwork celebrating local people on the overbridge and the opening of a new Costa Coffee outlet.

In April, a popular Victorian-themed mural, which had been displayed at the station for 25 years, was controversially removed during renovation works, leaving many Banbury residents unhappy.

Michael Stewart, commercial and customer strategy director at Chiltern Railways, said: “Banbury is a key hub on our network and we are delighted that the station has been significantly upgraded.

“Ensuring our stations are well-kept, maintained and enhanced is crucial to the travel experience, which we are always striving to improve for our customers.”