Press and media archive 2009
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Press Releases
Cheltenham Festival trains open for business
Mon, 28 December 2009
Racing fans travelling to the 2010 Cheltenham Festival are being advised to reserve their train tickets in advance.
Book now for CrossCountry's festive rail bargains
Mon, 14 December 2009
Santa won’t be the only person travelling over the Christmas period this year so train operator CrossCountry is reminding people to book their journey in advance to get the best deal.
Train driver Simon rewarded for charity work
Tue, 08 December 2009
Simon Holdsworth, a train driver for CrossCountry in Newcastle, has been rewarded for his work in raising money for a cancer charity in the north east.
CrossCountry tops railway charts
Fri, 04 December 2009
CrossCountry has won two prestigious rail industry awards in recognition of its trains being one of the most improved and reliable fleets across Britain’s rail network.
CrossCountry unveils FREE iPhone app
Tue, 29 September 2009
All rail users across Britain can now plan their journey whilst on the move using ‘Train Search’ – the new iPhone application that, unlike other national rail travel information apps, is available to download absolutely free.
The banks may not be open but the beaches are
Tue, 25 August 2009
The BBC website reports that the weather will be sunny this August Bank Holiday weekend so why not book a last minute trip with CrossCountry?
Lucky CrossCountry winners scoop festival tickets
Tue, 25 August 2009
Two lucky rail passengers have each been presented with one pair of Reading / Leeds Festival weekend tickets after scooping their prizes via a competition on CrossCountry’s website.
CrossCountry performance hits all-time high
Mon, 24 August 2009
CrossCountry performance continues to improve with a best ever Moving Annual Average (MAA) figure of 90.5 per cent recorded over the last year.
Train company helps with charity donation
Fri, 31 July 2009
Kind-hearted train company CrossCountry has donated £2,500 to Devon-based children’s charity CHICKS (Country Holidays for Inner City Kids).
Performance up and complaints down at CrossCountry
Fri, 10 July 2009
The latest National Rail Trends statistics from the Office of Rail Regulation (ORR) show that performance at CrossCountry continues to improve.
CrossCountry employees support cancer charity
Fri, 03 July 2009
Caring employees from train operator CrossCountry joined together with their families last Sunday (28 June) to raise funds for Cancer Research through the ‘Race for Life’ campaign.
CrossCountry customers recognise the benefits of investment
Tue, 30 June 2009
Investment bringing improved capacity and services at CrossCountry is reaping benefits for its customers, with 85 per cent saying they were satisfied.
Train driver hits £100,000 charity target
Fri, 19 June 2009
CrossCountry Driver Stephen Parker, founder of the Dartmoor Challenge Group, has now raised an incredible total of £100,007.33 through his 19-year long charity work.
Summer theme park bus link aims to ease congestion
Mon, 15 June 2009
CrossCountry, one of Britain’s largest train operators, will be supporting a summer shuttle bus link between Tamworth railway station and Drayton Manor theme park throughout the school summer holidays.
Save up to 75% with CrossCountry this summer
Fri, 05 June 2009
With CrossCountry offering savings of up to 75% on the price of 1000s of train tickets for people who book in advance, what better way to travel than by train this summer.
CrossCountry e-ticket sales are booming
Tue, 02 June 2009
CrossCountry has announced that it has sold over 24,000 e-tickets since the rail operator launched the online initiative in November 2008.
Rail manager in charity skydive success
Thu, 28 May 2009
A Leeds-based rail manager’s leap of faith has raised over £1,000 for children’s charity, Country Holidays for Inner City Kids (CHICKS).
Slum volunteer Serina returns from successful trip
Thu, 07 May 2009
CrossCountry employee Serina Badhan has returned to Britain following her recent two-week trip to bring aid to the slums and orphanages of Bangladeshi capital Dhaka.
Additional CrossCountry rail services at Stockport
Mon, 30 March 2009
CrossCountry has announced that from 18 May 2009 it will be increasing the number of northbound and southbound train services at Stockport.
CrossCountry makes dream come true for Sebby
Tue, 24 March 2009
Six year old Sebastian Salmon from Plymouth loves trains, so when Make–A-Wish Foundation® UK contacted CrossCountry to say that its trains were his favourite because of their new livery, the company made it possible for Sebby to achieve his dream.
Take a scenic route with CrossCountry this Easter
Mon, 23 March 2009
With so many of us planning to stay at home and holiday in Britain this Easter, start your weekend away with the journey itself on one of CrossCountry’s top ten most scenic train journeys.
CrossCountry's Serina set for Bangladesh charity trip
Mon, 16 March 2009
A CrossCountry employee is all set for a heart-wrenching trip to Bangladeshi capital Dhaka as a volunteer in the city’s slums and orphanages.
CrossCountry unveil Red Nose Day special train
Fri, 13 March 2009
CrossCountry is harnessing its position as Britain’s ‘national’ rail company by running a ‘Red Nose Special’ to advertise the BBC’s 2009 Comic Relief appeal.
McCririck backs CrossCountry
Mon, 02 March 2009
Racing pundit, John McCririck is encouraging racegoers from across Britain to make a safe bet and jump onboard a CrossCountry train service to Cheltenham next week.
Take a trip on the love train
Wed, 11 February 2009
CrossCountry is offering a romantic solution for those who have yet to arrange a Valentine’s Day treat for their loved one.
CrossCountry adds extra trains for Cheltenham Festival
Mon, 09 February 2009
Horseracing fans travelling to the 2009 Festival at Cheltenham Racecourse are set to benefit from additional train services operated by CrossCountry.
Win a year's free travel with CrossCountry
Fri, 06 February 2009
Passengers who travel with train operator CrossCountry are in with a chance to win FREE train travel for themselves and their family for a whole year!
Look forward to a great value Easter break with CrossCountry
Tue, 03 February 2009
CrossCountry is offering a range of great fares to beat the credit crunch this Easter, but customers are advised to book early to avoid disappointment as these tickets sell-out quickly.
New m-ticket and mobile site keeps CrossCountry ahead
Mon, 26 January 2009
CrossCountry has announced a pioneering trial of its latest easy way for customers to buy their CrossCountry Advance Purchase tickets online and have them sent directly to their mobile phone.
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