43025 Ascott-under-Wychwood 23 March 2016

43025 The Institution of Railway Operators speeds through Ascott-under-Wychwood station at the head of the 1W02 10:22 Paddington to Hereford GWR service on 23 March 2016. This view clearly shows the new up platform and associated access ramp, that was installed in 2011 as part of the redoubling of this section of the Cotswold Line. Impressive facilities, but this new platform is used by just a single train each day. Also, because it is on the opposite side of the level crossing to the village, prospective passengers have to make sure they arrive in good time, in order not to be stuck on the wrong side of the line, and having to watch the only train of the day arrive and depart without them!