Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 43797

Cross Country Trains

Tabled: 2 April 2025
Answered: 11 April 2025

Question

Olly Glover

Liberal DemocratDidcot and Wantage

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what recent assessment she has made of the adequacy of the performance of Arriva Cross Country under the terms of its contract.

Answer

Simon Lightwood
CrossCountry performance was not good enough in 2024. A Remedial Agreement was in place from August 2024 to March 2025 when the operator took steps to improve services. The operator was monitored closely. In 2025 CrossCountry cancellations are now lower a...

This is an extract from the Parliament API. Search the full answer on Parliament.uk (UIN 43797) →