CrossCountry to provide full service on Monday

Train operator CrossCountry will run a full train service on Monday following major disruption to services across the country.

The operator said it plans to run a "very limited number of trains" from around 18:00 BST on Sunday evening, and a full service on Monday.

It comes after a power outage affected its control centre in Birmingham, resulting in mass cancellations across the network on Sunday.

A CrossCountry spokesperson said: "Our key priority is now to restore as close to a normal service as possible for our customers tomorrow."

They added: "With most facilities now reinstated, we are planning to operate a very limited number of services from around 18:00 this evening, primarily on routes towards Leicester and Derby.

"Planning is underway to support a full train service on Monday and we are working closely with National Grid and industry partners as recovery efforts continue.

"We would like to thank our customers for their patience and understanding during today's disruption."

Customers have been strongly advised by the operator to check their journey before travelling.

Customers delayed by 30 minutes or more may be entitled to compensation, the operator said, adding: "While those who choose not to travel can claim a refund from their original point of purchase."

An update from National Rail at 18:13 BST said the CrossCountry service between Peterborough, Cambridge and Stansted Airport will be running on Sunday evening.

The update also said the operator had been able to resume operating an hourly train service from Birmingham New Street to Leicester and Derby.

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