CrossCountry Restores Full Saturday Service After RMT Suspends Strike
Planned engineering works may still change some journeys, with the operator expecting a busy day across the network.
Overview
- CrossCountry will run a normal timetable on Saturday, 1 November after the RMT called off planned industrial action.
- The reinstated service covers all routes, including the North East, according to the operator.
- Managing director Shiona Rolfe welcomed passengers and thanked staff for restoring the full timetable at short notice.
- Passengers are advised to check National Rail Enquiries or the CrossCountry website for engineering-related changes before travel.
- Large crowds are anticipated due to scheduled works and pre-Christmas events, following warnings that the now-suspended strike would have caused significant disruption.