CrossCountry 2157 Birmingham to Manchester

[boyaloud]

Anyone know what's happened to this service? Has disappeared in the last week or so. Will it be coming back?

 

[voyagerdude220]

I'm guessing it's likely to be a temporary change because of Covid. Several train companies have recently reduced their timetables due to high levels of staff being ill. I think these arrangements are planned to be in place until mid February but not certain.

 

[hello]

I'm guessing it's likely to be a temporary change because of Covid. Several train companies have recently reduced their timetables due to high levels of staff being ill. I think these arrangements are planned to be in place until mid February but not certain.

Are you sure it’s because of covid?

 

[transportphoto]

CrossCountry’s website notes that some last trains may be earlier than usual, source: https://www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk/coronavirus-timetable-updates

Some last trains may be earlier than normal and we recommend you check your journey before you travel by using National Rail Enquiries, our Train Tickets app, or viewing our timetables below:

The timetables shown below this extract came into force on the 15th January.

 

[221129]

Are you sure it’s because of covid?

Yes.

 

[boyaloud]

Thanks all.