{"id":375815,"date":"2026-02-25T20:09:37","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:09:37","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=189737"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:09:37","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T10:09:37","slug":"crosscountrys-first-refurbished-voyager-enters-service","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=375815","title":{"rendered":"CrossCountry\u2019s first refurbished Voyager enters service"},"content":{"rendered":"

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CrossCountry has welcomed passengers onboard its first refurbished Voyager train – marking a major milestone in a \u00a375 million investment to upgrade long\u2011distance travel across Britain.<\/p>\n

The train\u2019s return to service on Tuesday 24 February follows completion of its refurbishment at Alstom\u2019s Litchurch Lane works in Derby, where the new look was recently launched to colleagues and invited guests. The first train (unit number 220033) travelled more than 5.8 million miles before its refurbishment – further than 12 return trips to the moon.<\/p>\n

The refurbished train\u2019s maiden voyage saw afternoon departure from Alstom\u2019s Central Rivers depot, where CrossCountry\u2019s Voyager fleet is maintained, serviced, and overhauled. After running to Birmingham New Street, the service opened to passengers travelling on the 14:28 from Birmingham to Newcastle and the 18:33 from Newcastle to Birmingham. Its first day in service saw the train clock up a total of 479 miles.<\/p>\n

Alongside the improvements to its long-distance Voyager fleet, CrossCountry\u2019s Class 170 Turbostar fleet continues another refresh programme. Several new-look trains are now serving routes between Birmingham, Leicester and Stansted Airport, and Cardiff, Birmingham and Nottingham.<\/p>\n

The refurbishment programme delivers a comprehensive refresh inside and out, ensuring the fleet is equipped for the future. Over the next two years, all 70 trains in CrossCountry\u2019s long\u2011distance fleet will see:<\/p>\n