CrossCountry has cancelled almost all of its train services across Great Britain due to a power outage at its Birmingham control centre on Sunday. Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander expressed concern and asked publicly owned operators to lay on extra services where possible.
The widespread cancellations are causing significant disruption for thousands of passengers across the UK during weekend travel.
Rail operator CrossCountry has cancelled almost all of its services across the UK following a significant power outage at its control centre in Birmingham on Sunday. The disruption has rendered many essential railway management systems unavailable, leading to widespread cancellations affecting routes across the country.
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander stated she was concerned about the outage and has requested publicly owned operators to provide additional services where possible. Network Rail teams are currently on-site working to restore power and systems as quickly as possible.
CrossCountry has advised passengers that tickets bought for Sunday can be used with other train operators on the same route or remain valid on CrossCountry services until Wednesday. Chiltern Railways and London North Eastern Railway have confirmed they will accept CrossCountry tickets to help affected customers reach their destinations. Passengers delayed by 30 minutes or more are eligible for Delay Repay compensation, and those unable to travel can claim a refund.
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