CrossCountry Trains facing 'severe disruptions' amidst Storm Goretti snowfall
CrossCountry Train Service are facing 'severe disruptions' as a result of Storm Goretti.
Heavy snowfall across the West Midlands has caused problems for a number of train services, including London Northwestern Rail and West Midlands Rail.
Now CrossCountry Trains have confirmed they will be operating with a limited service following the disruptions, with no services operating from Birmingham towards Manchester, Nottingham or Cardiff.
Nick Westcott, CrossCountry's Service Delivery Director, said: “Storm Goretti has had a significant impact on the CrossCountry network, particularly across the West Midlands, and the past 24 hours have been extremely challenging for both customers and colleagues.
"Heavy snowfall in the Birmingham area resulted in several trains being stranded and prevented access to our depot, meaning many trains were unable to refuel overnight. Ongoing difficulties for crews travelling into Birmingham have further affected operations.
“As a result, services today are severely disrupted. There are currently no services operating from Birmingham towards Manchester, Nottingham or Cardiff, with only a limited service running on other routes.
"Our teams are working around the clock with Network Rail to manage the impacts of the storm while maintaining a safe service.
"Customers are strongly advised to check before travelling; tickets dated for travel today can be used on CrossCountry services up to and including Monday 12 January.”
