Reduced CrossCountry service between Plymouth / Cardiff Central and Nottingham today 

Route(s) affected

CrossCountry services between Plymouth and Birmingham New Street, and also between Cardiff Central and Nottingham

Description

A shortage of train drivers between Plymouth and Birmingham New Street, and also between Cardiff Central and Nottingham, means that fewer CrossCountry trains are able to run on all lines.

As a result, trains operating through these stations may be cancelled.

Disruption is expected to continue throughout the day.

Customer advice:

Rail replacement road transport will operate as follows:

• x1 coach at 09:55 running direct from Nottingham to Derby (supplied by Aman’s)

• x1 coach at 12:16 running direct from Nottingham to Derby (supplied by First Choice)

• x1 coach at 13:45 running direct from Derby to Nottingham (supplied by Aman’s)

• 1x 16 seater vehicle (operated by JKT) to run between Wilnecote and Tamworth, departing at:

  • 15:04 / 15:35 / 16:10 / 19:04 / 19:35

• 1x 16 seater vehicle (operated by JKT) to run between Tamworth and Wilnecote, departing at:

  • 15:25 / 16:00 / 19:25 / 23:00

• x1 coach at 19:35 running between Birmingham New Street - Worcestershire Parkway - Cheltenham Spa - Gloucester (supplied by First Choice)

• 1x coach at 22:40 to run between Bristol Parkway and Taunton

To further assist you with your journey, your ticket can be used at no extra cost on the following services:

• Transport for Wales between Cardiff Central and Cheltenham Spa from 12:00 until 23:59

• East Midlands Railway services between Derby and Nottingham from 10:00 until 23:59

• Great Western Railway services between Cardiff Central and Bristol Parkway, and also between Bristol Temple Meads and Paignton / Plymouth until further notice

Check before you travel:

You can check your journey using the National Rail Enquiries real-time Journey Planner.

For helpful advice if you need to travel on a rail replacement service, including accessibility and bicycle information, please use our Rail Replacement Services page.

You can find the pick-up and set-down location of rail replacement services by checking station signage or by searching for your station on our Find a Station page.

Please be advised that replacement vehicles may be busier than usual, and you should allow extra time for your journey.

Compensation:

You may be entitled to compensation if you experience a delay in completing your journey today. Please keep your train ticket and make a note of your journey, as both will be required to support any claim.