CrossCountry

CrossCountry is a train operating company, the brand name of XC Trains Limited owned by Arriva, that has operated Great Britain’s Cross Country rail franchise since 11 November 2007. The franchise was formed through the amalgamation of most of the former Cross Country franchise previously held by Virgin Trains (which consisted of inter-city services that do not terminate in London) with some of the longer-distance routes (including some former Central Citylink services) operated by the former Central Trains.

Preceded by Central Trains Central franchise	Operator of Cross Country franchise 2007 - present	Incumbent
Preceded by Virgin Trains Cross Country franchise

CrossCountry

Overview
Franchise(s)	New Cross Country 11 November 2007 - October 2023
Main route(s)	West Midlands, East Midlands, South West, Yorkshire and the Humber and North East
Other route(s)	South East Wales, North West, East of England, South East and Scottish Lowlands
Fleet size	10 Class 43s for 5 High Speed Train sets 29 Class 170 Turbostars 34 Class 220 Voyagers 24 Class 221 Super Voyagers
Stations called at	119
Stations operated	0
Route km operated	2,397.9
National Rail abbreviation	XC
Parent company	Arriva UK Trains
Website	www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk