CrossCountry shines again in national rail survey

The latest figures, taken from the survey conducted in Autumn 2009, show overall customer satisfaction increased by two points to 85% - the highest level of ever recorded by CrossCountry and 2 points above the national average.

CrossCountry NPS highlights include:

• 85% of customers believe CrossCountry offer punctual and reliable services. A five point increase in satisfaction
• 70% of customers surveyed feel that there is sufficient room on all CrossCountry services. An impressive 11 point increase
• 84% continue to feel secure whilst travelling on CrossCountry. A three point increase
• 76% believe CrossCountry offer good options and connections with other forms of transport. A three point increase on the same survey period in 2008.

Commenting on the survey results Andy Cooper, Managing Director for CrossCountry, said: "We are delighted that customers have again recognised the improvements we have delivered. Since the start of our franchise we have been investing heavily to meet our customers' expectations. Our refurbished trains and new timetables help deliver fast, comfortable, long distance services and important connections that customers know they can rely on."

Andy added: "As with every survey, there are areas highlighted that we know need improvements and the findings and feedback will help us to focus and concentrate our efforts where we need to do better."

For more information please call the CrossCountry Press Office on 0121 2006115 or email [email protected]

Notes to editors

CrossCountry started operating on 11 November 2007. The franchise, which is the most extensive in the UK, will run until 31 March 2016. For further information on CrossCountry services and future franchise plans log on to www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk

CrossCountry is now live on Facebook at facebook.com/crosscountrytrains.

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CrossCountry facts and figures:

STATIONS SERVED: 118
ROUTE MILES: 1,654
WEEKDAY SERVICES: 295
PASSENGERS CARRIED: Over 30 million passenger journeys a year anticipated
ANNUAL TRAIN MILEAGE: Approximately 19 million
EMPLOYEES: Approximately 1,600
LONGEST TRAIN SERVICE: 08.20 Aberdeen to Penzance (774 miles)

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Contact Information

CrossCountry Press Office: [email protected]

About CrossCountry

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