Passengers travelling with CrossCountry on weekend trains through Birmingham are being reminded to check their journey before travel due to planned engineering work. The work, undertaken by Network Rail, is scheduled to take place from Saturday to Monday and will affect multiple train services. The disruption is expected to cause delays and cancellations, with passengers advised to plan ahead and check their journey before travel. CrossCountry has urged passengers to check their journey on the National Rail Enquiries website or mobile app for the latest information. The engineering work is part of Network Rail's ongoing efforts to upgrade and maintain the rail network in the West Midlands. This includes upgrading signalling systems and carrying out track maintenance, which will ultimately improve the reliability and efficiency of train services. The work is also part of a wider programme to increase train frequencies and reduce journey times.
Passengers who need to travel during the disruption are advised to check the CrossCountry website or social media channels for updates and to plan their journey accordingly. The engineering work is subject to change, and passengers are advised to check for the latest information before their journey. Network Rail and CrossCountry are working together to minimise the impact of the disruption and ensure that passengers can continue to travel safely and efficiently.