CrossCountry Trains has warned passengers of "significant disruption" across its network on Sunday, August 23, after a power cut affected its control centre. Train services across almost all CrossCountry routes have been withdrawn until further notice.
Official Statement from CrossCountry Trains
In a post on X, CrossCountry Trains wrote: "Services across the CrossCountry network will be significantly disrupted on Sunday 23 August due to a power cut affecting our control centre. Significant reductions to services and cancellations are expected across almost all routes."
The company also posted a message on its website, stating: "As a result of a power cut affecting CrossCountry control centre, train services across almost all routes will be withdrawn until further notice on Sunday 23 August."
Exceptions and Replacement Services
A near-normal service is expected between Peterborough, Cambridge and Stansted Airport due to the impact of planned engineering work. A rail replacement bus service will remain in place as planned between Leicester and Peterborough.
Live coverage is being provided to bring all the latest updates regarding the severe disruption across the CrossCountry Trains network following the power cut impacting its control centre.
