It's still open for freight, isn't it? The Network Rail press release[^1], the Oxford Clarion[^2], and BBC Oxfordshire[^3] all say it's "currently open for freight".

IDK if it can be upgraded to passenger standards while being kept open for freight, but it is still in use[^4]. I think that means it's not under construction at present.


[1]: https://www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/major-boost-for-oxford-as-cowley-rail-line-to-reopen-for-passengers-after-more-than-60-years

[^2]: https://oxfordclarion.uk/cowley-branch-line-reopening-gets-the-go-ahead/

[^3]: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cgql954g07do

[^4]: https://www.realtimetrains.co.uk/search/detailed/gb-nr:MORRMAT/2025-10-31/0000-2359?stp=WVS&show=all&order=wtt
