CrossCountry cancels UK services after power cut
Summary
Train services operated by CrossCountry across much of the UK were canceled due to a power outage at their control center in Birmingham. The disruption affected almost all routes and continued until further notice, with only one route operating near normal service.Key Facts
- A power cut at CrossCountry's control center in Birmingham caused widespread train cancellations.
- Most CrossCountry routes, including major ones like Manchester to Birmingham and Leeds to York, were canceled.
- The only route with near-normal service was between Peterborough, Cambridge, and Stansted Airport.
- CrossCountry is working with partners to resolve the issue and provide updates.
- Passengers can use tickets on other train operators and may claim refunds or compensation for delays over 30 minutes.
- The disruption was described as significant and unforeseen by the train operator.
- CrossCountry usually serves over 100 stations across the UK.
- The company apologized to passengers for the inconvenience caused.
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