Spot the Easter bunny travelling CrossCountry

Feb. 13, 2012 - PRLog -- Those who spot the Easter Bunny at any of the six stations – including Birmingham New Street, Oxford, Reading, Derby, Sheffield and York - can win fantastic prizes by approaching him and taking a photograph.

By uploading the photograph to the competition, hosted on the CrossCountry trains Facebook page, a lucky snapper will win four First-Class return train tickets, to use on any CrossCountry route in Britain.

In addition to handing out sweets and chocolate, the Easter Bunny will also be surprising random passers-by with free CrossCountry return train tickets.

The Route, Wednesday 15th February:

Birmingham New Street Station: 10:00-11:00am
Oxford Station: 12:15-13:15pm
Reading Station: 13:45-15:00pm

Thursday 16th February:

Derby Station: 10:00-11:00am
Sheffield Station: 11:45-12:45pm
York Station: 13:45-15:00pm

Anyone passing through or nearby any of the stations should greet and take a snap of the CrossCountry Easter Bunny, for the chance to win the fantastic prize..

Images should be uploaded onto the competition on the CrossCountry trains Facebook page: www.facebook.com/CrossCountryTrains

ENDS

For more information please contact Hayley Downey (hayley.downey@mccann.com / 01625 822 602) or Jessica Geary (jessica.geary@mccann.com / 01625 822 603)

Notes to editors
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CrossCountry started operating on 11 November 2007. The franchise, which is the most extensive in the UK, will run until 31 March 2016. For further information on CrossCountry services and future franchise plans log on to www.crosscountrytrains.co.uk

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ROUTE MILES: 1,478

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