CrossCountry to add eight Voyager trains from early 2027
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 06:04 · Archive
Rail firm CrossCountry is introducing eight additional Voyager trains from early 2027 to boost capacity and reliability.
CrossCountry has announced plans to strengthen its long-distance fleet with eight additional Voyager trains entering service from early 2027. The expansion is part of a wider investment to improve capacity and reliability across the network.
The new trains will add nearly 60,000 additional seats per week across the CrossCountry network. Routes set to benefit include Edinburgh and Glasgow, Reading and Newcastle, Reading and Southampton, and Manchester and Bournemouth. The eight trains build on twelve Voyager trains that were introduced during 2024-25.
Shiona Rolfe, managing director of CrossCountry, said: 'Our customers want a railway they can rely on, and these additional Voyager trains are an important step towards delivering that. They will give us greater flexibility and capacity across the network, helping us reduce crowding, improve reliability and support future timetable improvements.' The trains have been secured through a partnership with CrossCountry, Arriva, the Department for Transport, and rolling stock company Beacon, and will undergo refurbishment before entering service.
How it is being reported
- CrossCountry to add eight Voyager trains and nearly 60,000 seats a weekCrossCountry has announced plans to boost its long-distance fleet with eight additional Voyager trains.Hexham Courant · 14 Oct, 05:00
- Rail firm CrossCountry set to introduce more trainsRail firm CrossCountry has announced plans to strengthen its long-distance fleet with the introduction of eight additional Voyager trains next year.Morpeth Herald · 12 Oct, 15:56
In this story: CrossCountry · Arriva · Department for Transport · Beacon · Edinburgh · Glasgow · Manchester · Bournemouth
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