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CrossCountry Turbostar
Welcome to the guide to the trains which the train operating company, CrossCountry, uses for its shorter distant routes
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At a Glance
Travel Comforts
WiFi
Country
Which country these trains operate in.
Great Britain
Time of Day
Day
Accessibility
Accessing the train
Wheelchair Spaces
Bikes Allowed
Travel Passes
Eurail
Interrail
Cross Country uses these trains on two routes:
- Cardiff - Newport - Gloucester - Cheltenham - Birmingham - Tamworth - Burton-on-Trent - Derby - Nottingham
- Birmingham - Nuneaton - Leicester - Melton Mowbray - Stamford - Peterborough - March - Ely - Cambridge - Stansted Airport
Hence journeys by these trains can take more than two hours, but they have features which are typical of other European regional trains:
- The only have 2nd Class / Standard Class seating
- Seats cannot be reserved
- They don't have any catering facilities
Though they are gradually being refurbished / enhanced, which includes the fitting of 3-pin and USB A & C plug sockets at all seats.
Also in common with other 'regional' trains, they have comparatively limited luggage storage space.
Hence a recommendation from CrossCountry that travellers bring only one larger item of luggage with them, which has a maxim size of 90cm by 70cm by 30cm.
Pushchairs / strollers will need to be folded.
They also have only have storage space for one unfolded bicycle, which is in coach C. So it is very much a good idea to book this space in advance.
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