CrossCountry HST withdrawals (Note: for updates only)

[JonathanH]

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This thread is for withdrawal news/updates only; any other discussion belongs in the following thread:

Cross Country HST withdrawals?

There are currently rumours circulating about that the XC HSTs will be starting to be taken off services after October this year? Supposedly Cross Country are to make an announcement soon regarding this.

www.railforums.co.uk

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https://twitter.com/TodaysRailways/status/1631688893991985153?cxt=HHwWgoC95e2Z9qQtAAAA

A CrossCountry spokesperson said: "While our High Speed Trains have served us well, they have been in use for over 40 years. We are making some changes to our fleet when the next timetable change is introduced in May. This is to enable us to run a more efficient service that also reflects the way people are now travelling for business and leisure and requires fewer trains to deliver the number of seats customers need at present. As such, there will be a phased removal of the High Speed Trains from the CrossCountry fleet.