Chiltern Railways have confirmed that they will be moving to a reduced timetable as a result of the Coronavirus pandemic.

From today, there will be one train per hour in each direction between London Marylebone and Birmingham, Oxford, Aylesbury via High Wycombe and Aylesbury Vale Parkway via the Metropolitan Line.

It has also been confirmed that additional peak services will be provided from Monday to Friday and early morning and late evening trains for key workers will still be provided.

The reduced timetable will be in place 'until further notice'.

Mary Hewitt, Interim Managing Director said: “This is not a decision we have taken lightly, however implementing this reduced timetable now means that we can protect Chiltern Railways’ ability to operate a reliable service and continue to get key workers to where they need to be.

"I’d like to pay tribute to the Chiltern Railways team who are working so hard to keep the railway running. I am immensely proud of the service they have provided in such challenging times.”