XC Weekend First Class Upgrade 27th/Confirmation train is running

[Juanpickles]

Merry Christmas to anyone reading this!!

Couple of questions really and this might not be the right place.

I booked an advance single ticket weeks ago for 27th December the 14:50 York to Bristol Parkway train, however when I search for it online now it seems that tickets are not available, is there a way to confirm this train will be running or should I look for alternative options?

I think this could be linked to the planned strikes which were then cancelled could it just be that someone has not reactivated the journey or something?

Also I usually use Seatfrog to upgrade to first class where possible, however this journey is not listed on Seatfrog anymore (it was when I looked when initially booked, before the the strike action)

If it does not appear on Seatfrog is this a service on which you can pay for the weekend upgrade (which I think is £17.50) or is that upgrade offer not available over the festive period?

Thanks

 

[08221]

Here is the train on Realtimetrains.co.uk

Realtime Trains | 1V62 1205 Edinburgh to Plymouth | 27/12/2025

Real-time train running information for 1V62 1205 departure from Edinburgh to Plymouth on 27/12/2025. From Realtime Trains, an independent source of train running info for Great Britain.

www.realtimetrains.co.uk

 

[Wallsendmag]

Sounds like it could be full

 

[Bletchleyite]

Sounds like it could be full

XC don't normally do fake compulsory reservations but it appears they have indeed set the flag for that train.

 

[Juanpickles]

Well yeah I already have an advance ticket which I purchased before the strikes were initially announced and then cancelled.

Worrying if the train is full, hopefully no one is in my reserve seat don’t fancy standing for 3 1/2 hours haha.

 

[AlterEgo]

XC on the 27th will be extremely busy. Set your expectations low, this may well be a truly horrible journey.

 

[voyagerdude220]

Officially speaking Cross Country don't allow you to upgrade an Advance Standard single by payment of the Weekend First upgrade. Of course you might be lucky and get a Train Manager who will happily oblige regardless of your existing ticket being an Advance one.

Are you able to change your ticket to a train which does offer Seatfrog upgrades? I think it's silly that Cross Country don't appear to have forbidden Standard Advance ticket holders from upgrading to First Class via Seatfrog.. But let's not give them ideas!