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Updated at: 07:13 PM
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Early Cancellations
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14:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 18:53
More Info14:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 18:53 will be terminated at Bristol Temple Meads.
It will no longer call at Taunton, Tiverton Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13
More Info20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13 will be started from Birmingham New Street and terminated at Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Reading, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly but will call additionally at Wolverhampton, Stafford and Stoke-On-Trent.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
Accessible toilet facilities are reduced.
Additional Facilities Information:The accessible toilet in coach F is out of use.
An accessible toilet in Coach A is available.
Cancellations
3
14:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 18:53
More Info14:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Paignton due 18:53 will be terminated at Bristol Temple Meads.
It will no longer call at Taunton, Tiverton Parkway, Exeter St Davids, Dawlish, Teignmouth, Newton Abbot, Torquay and Paignton.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
16:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 21:19
More Info16:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 21:19 will be diverted between Birmingham New Street and Leamington Spa.
It will no longer call at Birmingham International and Coventry.
This is due to overcrowding.
20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13
More Info20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13 will be started from Birmingham New Street and terminated at Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Reading, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly but will call additionally at Wolverhampton, Stafford and Stoke-On-Trent.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
Accessible toilet facilities are reduced.
Additional Facilities Information:The accessible toilet in coach F is out of use.
An accessible toilet in Coach A is available.
Delays
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17:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:30
More Info17:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 22:30 is being delayed at Bournemouth and is now expected to be 10 minutes late.
This is due to a late running train being in front of this one.
Diversions
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16:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 21:19
More Info16:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 21:19 will be diverted between Birmingham New Street and Leamington Spa.
It will no longer call at Birmingham International and Coventry.
This is due to overcrowding.
Accessibility Updates
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20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13
More Info20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13 will be started from Birmingham New Street and terminated at Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Reading, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly but will call additionally at Wolverhampton, Stafford and Stoke-On-Trent.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
Accessible toilet facilities are reduced.
Additional Facilities Information:The accessible toilet in coach F is out of use.
An accessible toilet in Coach A is available.
Formation Updates
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14:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 19:29
More InfoFacilities on the 14:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 19:29.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 8. Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
Further Information:
- This train is shorter than expected today.
Coaches G, I, J and L are not available.
If you have a reservation and end up having to stand as a result, you can claim compensation here:
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk/customer
- service/contact
- usPassengers with Advance tickets for this service may travel on the two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service at no extra costWe recommend those with flexible tickets to travel on another service, check at: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/
20:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street due 21:31
More InfoFacilities on the 20:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street due 21:31.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 8. Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
Further Information:
- This train is shorter than expected today.
Coaches G, I, J and L are not available.
If you have a reservation and end up having to stand as a result, you can claim compensation here:
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk/customer
- service/contact
- usPassengers with Advance tickets for this service may travel on the two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service at no extra costWe recommend those with flexible tickets to travel on another service, check at: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/
Catering
7
13:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:29
More InfoFacilities on the 13:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 18:29.
Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
14:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 19:17
More InfoFacilities on the 14:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 19:17.
Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
14:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 19:29
More InfoFacilities on the 14:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 19:29.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 8. Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
Further Information:
- This train is shorter than expected today.
Coaches G, I, J and L are not available.
If you have a reservation and end up having to stand as a result, you can claim compensation here:
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk/customer
- service/contact
- usPassengers with Advance tickets for this service may travel on the two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service at no extra costWe recommend those with flexible tickets to travel on another service, check at: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/
15:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:29
More InfoFacilities on the 15:45 Bournemouth to Manchester Piccadilly due 20:29.
Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
16:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 19:13
More InfoFacilities on the 16:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Bristol Temple Meads due 19:13.
Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
17:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 22:15
More InfoFacilities on the 17:25 Manchester Piccadilly to Bournemouth due 22:15.
Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
20:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street due 21:31
More InfoFacilities on the 20:03 Manchester Piccadilly to Birmingham New Street due 21:31.
Will be formed of 5 coaches instead of 8. Catering is reduced . Catering may not be available for all or part of your journey, or may only be available in one portion of this train. Please listen for announcements onboard the train for updates..
Further Information:
- This train is shorter than expected today.
Coaches G, I, J and L are not available.
If you have a reservation and end up having to stand as a result, you can claim compensation here:
- crosscountrytrains.co.uk/customer
- service/contact
- usPassengers with Advance tickets for this service may travel on the two CrossCountry services operating before and the two CrossCountry services after this service at no extra costWe recommend those with flexible tickets to travel on another service, check at: http://ojp.nationalrail.co.uk/
Other Updates
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20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13
More Info20:42 Reading to Manchester Piccadilly due 00:13 will be started from Birmingham New Street and terminated at Manchester Piccadilly.
It will no longer call at Reading, Oxford, Banbury, Leamington Spa, Birmingham New Street, Wolverhampton, Stafford, Stoke-On-Trent and Manchester Piccadilly but will call additionally at Wolverhampton, Stafford and Stoke-On-Trent.
This is due to a shortage of train drivers.
Accessible toilet facilities are reduced.
Additional Facilities Information:The accessible toilet in coach F is out of use.
An accessible toilet in Coach A is available.
For further information, please see all travel updates, or contact National Rail Enquiries on 03457 48 49 50
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