Minister warns CrossCountry about ‘dire’ service amid reduced timetable

Transport secretary had no choice' but to approve cuts - but warns she will take further action if improvements not made

The transport secretary has expressed serious concern" about railway operator CrossCountry, warning she may take further action amid its ongoing reduction in services.

Louise Haigh said she had little choice but to approve the three-month reduced timetable proposed by the train operator, despite describing it as a dire service".