- Train operator CrossCountry will run a limited service on Saturday 18 October due to planned industrial action by the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT).
- Fewer services will operate and there will be no service on some parts of the CrossCountry network.
- Customers are advised to check the CrossCountry website before travelling.
CrossCountry customers are being warned of significant travel disruption due to planned industrial action by the RMT union on Saturday 18 October.
The strike will see RMT union members in customer service roles declining to work.
All CrossCountry routes will be impacted, with a limited service on some routes and no services on others. Services will also finish much earlier than usual.
Trains that do run will be significantly busier than usual and services will also finish much earlier in the day so passengers are advised to plan return journeys carefully.
There will also be changes to some calling patterns on the day, so passengers should plan their journeys carefully before travelling.
Shiona Rolfe, CrossCountry’s Managing Director, said: “We are disappointed for our customers that the RMT has announced more industrial action. While we will try to run as many services as services as possible, customers will inevitably face significant disruption. We are committed to reaching an agreement with the RMT and remain available to continue talks."
There is also planned engineering work over the weekend, which will further impact which CrossCountry services will run. Full details can be found on the CrossCountry website.
Passengers planning to travel with CrossCountry on Saturday 18 October should check before they travel with National Rail Enquiries or on the CrossCountry website app for the latest news and advice: www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/travel-information/disruption/industrial-action
Information on delay repay and alternative travel options are available at the same link.
The RMT has also announced planned industrial action on Saturday 1 November. More information will be released on what this means for CrossCountry passengers.
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CrossCountry is a long-distance passenger train operator, with a network stretching from Aberdeen to Penzance and from Stansted to Cardiff and calling at over 100 stations. Based in Birmingham, CrossCountry connects seven of Britain’s 10 largest cities and delivers 240 services every weekday, equating to over 42 million passenger journeys each year.
For further information on CrossCountry services, visit crosscountrytrains.co.uk or visit one of our social media platforms via X @crosscountryuk or Facebook at facebook.com/crosscountrytrains
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