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CrossCountry
London Travel News has published 6 stories involving CrossCountry, from August 2026 to September 2026. Each one is scored for how well the original reporting stood up, and lists the reports it was written from.
Tube & Rail · LondonGas leak suspends Great Western Railway services
Great Western Railway services between Reading and Didcot are suspended due to a gas leak near Didcot Parkway station. National Rail has issued a 'do not travel' warning affecting trains heading to London Paddington.
London2 min readTrust 30 · Craft 53 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · All LondonCancelled Train Tickets Valid on Other Operators
Rail passengers facing cancelled services will now be able to use their original ticket on alternative trains from different operators. The policy, extended from this weekend, covers services departing up to two hours before or after the cancelled journey.
All London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 60 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · All LondonPassengers can switch trains for free after cancellations
Rail passengers will have an immediate right to travel on other operators' services for free when their trains are cancelled. The change, effective from Sunday 20 September, aims to simplify journeys and end confusion during disruption.
All London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 20
Tube & Rail · All LondonRail passengers to travel free on other services after cancellations
Passengers whose trains are cancelled will soon be able to use services from other operators at no extra cost. The Department for Transport is expanding a scheme to cover more intercity routes from Sunday 20 September 2026, aiming to simplify rail travel during disruptions.
All London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Tube & Rail · LondonGreat Northern passengers face delays until 4pm after overhead line failure
Passengers on the Great Northern route between King’s Lynn and London King’s Cross face delays and longer journey times until 16:00 on 3 September. Overhead line equipment failed, reducing services and triggering replacement buses. CrossCountry and Greater Anglia tickets are accepted between Ely and Cambridge.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 55 · Hype 35
Tube & Rail · All LondonCrossCountry cancels most trains after Birmingham power cut
CrossCountry has cancelled almost all of its train services nationwide following a power cut at its Birmingham control centre on Sunday. Most services are suspended until further notice, impacting numerous routes.
All London3 min readTrust 44 · Craft 61 · Hype 41