CrossCountry confirms May 2025 timetable change

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry, which runs services through Long Eaton Railway Station, has announced changes to timetables from May 2025, which are aimed at improving service reliability and reducing overcrowding on its network.

From Sunday 18th May, the new timetable will see changes to some journeys as part of the rail network’s twice-yearly timetable reviews, including extra services and longer trains.

As part of the improvements, an additional 28,000 seats per week will be delivered as a further nine extra trains are added to CrossCountry’s long-distance Voyager fleet.

The additional trains will provide welcome capacity on CrossCountry’s long-distance routes.

Shiona Rolfe, Managing Director at CrossCountry, said: “We know customers rely on us to get to where they need to be. Our May 2025 timetable update aims to improve reliability and comfort levels across the country, as well as helping more people to leave the car at home and take the train.”

The new timetable arrives as CrossCountry’s Class 170 “Turbostar” trains continue a rolling programme of refurbishment. Those using the services which pass through Long Eaton Railway Station in both directions will see more refurbished trains with new seats, improved facilities, and, outside, a new livery.

The Turbostar refurbishment programme is currently scheduled to finish by 2028, with refurbishment of the CrossCountry’s long-distance Voyager fleet scheduled to begin later this year.