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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Amelia Neath

New CrossCountry train service will directly connect Wales, England and Scotland for the first time

The service will be operated by CrossCountry, following months of reduced timetables - (Getty Images)

England, Scotland and Wales are will be connected by one direct train for the first time, passing through 455 miles of the UK.

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced it will be running a direct train between the three countries starting Sunday, 15 December, connecting the capitals of Wales and Scotland directly, whilst also making stops in England.

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