Companies with highest number of train cancellations during summer heat revealed One operator recorded a cancellation rate of twice the national average The Independent UK · Sep 25
CrossCountry expects return to ‘full service’ after power cut cancellations The train operator said it plans to run a very limited number of trains from around 6pm on Sunday with a return to normal service on Monday. Evening Standard · Aug 23
CrossCountry cancels ‘almost all’ train services after power cut The train operating company said most services will be cancelled until further notice on Sunday because a power cut affected its control centre. Evening Standard · Aug 23
CrossCountry issues major update after all Scottish train services cancelled CROSSCOUNTRY has issued an update after it cancelled all its train services in Scotland following a power cut at its control centre ... The National (Scotland) · Aug 23
CrossCountry cancels almost all rail services after power cut hits control centre Transport secretary asks ‘publicly owned operators to lay on extra services where possible’ The Guardian - UK · Aug 23
Major UK train operator cancels most services until further notice IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 23
UK train disruption: CrossCountry cancels services on key routes after power cut in Birmingham city centre Train services across the UK have been cancelled after a power cut at CrossCountry's control centre in Birmingham disrupted systems used to manage its railway network. The Times of India · Aug 23
CrossCountry train chaos as power cut cancels most services across UK Journeys are suspended ‘across almost all routes’ until further notice The Independent UK · Aug 23
CrossCountry cancels all Scottish services amid 'significant disruption' CROSSCOUNTRY train services in Scotland have been cancelled after the operator was hit with a power cut at its control centre. The National (Scotland) · Aug 23
Fewer than half of commuters in Great Britain think train fare value for money Findings of national survey comes as rail regulator reports record 1.83bn passenger journeys last year The Guardian - UK · Jun 18
Train nightmare at Manchester Piccadilly as Arsenal fans scramble to get to huge Man City clash Arsenal fans could face issues getting into Manchester for Premier League title showdown Evening Standard · Apr 19
Train services from Glasgow Central to resume fully on Wednesday after fire All platforms will be available for services, including ScotRail, Avanti West Coast, TransPennine Express, CrossCountry and Caledonian Sleeper. Evening Standard · Mar 23
Glasgow Central station confirms when it will fully reopen after devastating fire The main part of the station was shut for more than a week while demolition work continued The Independent UK · Mar 23
Glasgow Central station fire: Will my train be delayed or cancelled? Major travel disruption is expected until the end of Monday The Independent UK · Mar 9
The Independent UK · Feb 13 First look at CrossCountry’s refurbished long-distance trains Features include improved legroom, under-seat storage and integrated power sockets
The Independent UK · Jan 9 Airports shut and trains cancelled as ‘do not travel’ warnings issued for Storm Goretti Exclusive: 50 flights cancelled at Heathrow with an estimated 7,000 passengers affected
The Guardian - UK · Dec 31, 2025 South Yorkshire train passengers face delays after theft of signalling cables Rail services between Sheffield and Doncaster affected on New Year’s Eve after incident at Conisbrough
The Independent UK · Nov 21, 2025 Christmas rail strikes to hit CrossCountry passengers as workers announce walkout Hundreds of thousands of travellers from Cornwall to Scotland will be hit by stoppages over pay and staffing
The Independent UK · Oct 29, 2025 Rail chaos across UK this weekend including London, Manchester, Birmingham and Edinburgh routes Exclusive: East Coast Main Line passengers face two-hour rail-replacement bus journey
Evening Standard · Oct 17, 2025 CrossCountry staff strike suspended Action planned for November will still go ahead, union chiefs said.
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Travel chaos expected as train drivers confirm strike action IN FULL
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Disruption warning as CrossCountry train drivers announce October strikes Most or all trains are likely to be cancelled due to an Aslef overtime ban starting on 21 September
The Independent UK · Sep 4, 2025 Train drivers at CrossCountry vote to strike Members of Aslef will walk out on October 3 and refuse to work non-contractual overtime from September 21.
The Independent UK · Aug 24, 2025 Where the philosophy of happiness meets rail replacement buses The Man Who Pays His Way: The greatest happiness of the greatest number is the constant quest of Network Rail
International Business Times UK · Aug 23, 2025 UK Bank Holidays Derailed: CrossCountry Strike Leaves Travellers Stranded Limited services on 24-25 Aug, with £500,000 economic hit. Pay dispute fuels debate as passengers face holiday travel chaos