Ascott-under-Wychwood station was completely transformed during 2011, with the provision of a new up platform in connection with the reinstatement of double track. The new platform is seen here on the left, complete with a mock GWR style seat. 166217 rushes through with the 1W13 07:21 Paddington to Great Malvern First Great Western service on 10 December 2011. The strange sight of passengers waiting on the new platform on a Saturday, when normally there is no service is explained by the fact that the 07:10 Hereford to Paddington is about to make an additional stop.