Let us Improve our Stations, Says Sir Richard BransonLONDON, November 17 - Virgin Trains today pressed for train operators to be allowed to make CCR Announces Results for the 3rd Quarter of 2009SAO PAULO, November 12 - Companhia de Concessoes Rodoviarias (CCR), Brazil's largest road Unite Calls Time on Obscene ‘Ten to One’ Pay Gap at London UndergroundLONDON - At exactly ten minutes to one today (Wednesday), Unite members at London Underground will be calling time on the obscene pay gap at the capital’s tube operator. Pendolino set to be Biggest Selling Train Model for a Third Year RunningLONDON - - With Photo The popularity of Virgin’s Pendolino trains means they are set to be Hornby’s biggest-selling train model for a third year running. The popularity of the model version of the Pendolino is mirrored by the fact that thousands of passengers have already bought tickets for travel on Virgin Trains services over the festive period. The Gulf States to Spend More Than $100bn on Rail ProjectsDUBAI, U.A.E. - Over the past few years the world has looked on in amazement as the unprecedented amount of investment in rail projects continues to grow at astonishing rates in the Middle East. All Virgin Trains Services now Open for Booking During Christmas and New YearLONDON - Book early for Christmas and New Year travel is the message from Virgin Trains to ensure that customers obtain seats on the trains of their choice at the cheapest rates. Book now to get Great Value Fares at Christmas With CrossCountryBIRMINGHAM, England - People looking for the best bargains for their journeys this Christmas and New Year are advised to go online and book their tickets now. Mohammed Officially Launches Dubai MetroDUBAI, UAE - UAE Vice President, Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has officially launched Dubai Metro’s red line, the world’s longest and the Middle East’s first fully automated, driverless rail transport system, built at a cost of Dh7.6 billion. Sheikh Mohammed announced the official opening at Mall of the Emirates Station and said that the metro would open its doors to commuters on Thursday, September 10. Cycle to Work by TrainLONDON - ATTN: Broadcast and Print in Staffordshire, Cheshire and Greater Manchester Virgin Trains is to become one of the first flagship Bike ‘n’ Ride train companies in the country following GBP1m joint funding from the Department for Transport and Cycling England. Preuksa Signs an MOU to Establish its First Joint Venture in Vietnam - The Company’s First Project in Haifong is Worth Over One Billion BahtBANGKOK - Mr. Thongma Vijitpongpun, President and Chief Executive Officer of Preuksa Real Estate Public Company Limited, revealed that, “We are delighted to announce that we have recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Mr. Do Huu Ha, the President of Hoang Huy Services Investment Joint Stock Company, to jointly invest in Vietnam. Through this collaboration, a joint venture under the name Preuksa Vietnam Limited Liability Company is established with a primary objective to develop residential property projects in Vietnam. The new company has a registered capital of 10 Million U.S. Dollars, while 85% and 15% of its shares are held by Preuksa and our Vietnamese counterpart, respectively.” West Coast Main Line Improvement Work Means Changes to Virgin Trains’ Services Over August Bank Holiday Weekend, August 29/30/31LONDON - There will be alterations to services over the August bank holiday weekend because of route improvement work. Cricket Stars Play on the JungfraujochINTERLAKEN, Switzerland - - The Cricketing World Elite Meet in the High Mountains for a Friendly Match on Snow - a Spectacle! Cheaper Virgin Trains-Only Fares Now Available on Even More Services in the West MidlandsLONDON - Virgin Trains is extending its range of cheaper Virgin Trains-only fares and slashing the cost of rail travel between: More Great Deals Available on Virgin Trains’ Liverpool RouteLONDON - - Cheaper Fares Now Available Between Liverpool and Runcorn Virgin Trains is extending the availability of its cheaper Virgin Trains-only fares to include journeys between Liverpool and Runcorn. This great offer is part of a package to offer cheaper rail travel on key shorter-distance journeys. Carnegie Challenge Cup Final 29 August: Warrington Wolves vs. Huddersfield GiantsLONDON - ATTN: North West Media Rugby League fans intending to support Warrington Wolves at Wembley on Saturday 29 August are advised not to travel to the game with Virgin Trains. India’s Container Trade Thrives in Tandem With Booming Economy, Finds Frost & SullivanMUMBAI, India - India’s containerized transportation is poised for significant growth spearheaded by rising international trade, and increasing investments in ports infrastructure by the government and through public-private partnerships (PPPs). Sea traffic carries 95.0 percent of India’s exports by volume and 70.0 percent in value terms. Considering the present stage of economic development, the shifting of manufacturing activities to India, privatization of port operations, and demand from foreign nations to containerize commodities bode well for the market. NetDespatch Web Software Provides Global Service for Nordic ParcelMARLOW, England - NetDespatch has helped Nordic Parcel get its global parcels business off to a flying start. Through its innovative web software, NetDespatch is saving the company the high cost of implementing in-house based logistics systems. Based in Tallinn, Estonia, Nordic Parcels selected the software as a service (SaaS) Velocity International solution to fully automate its booking, tracking and parcel labelling processes. Eurail Group Celebrates 50th Anniversary of “Golden Ticket”UTRECHT, The Netherlands - Hailed as a “golden ticket” by travelers across the globe, the Eurail Pass has been enabling safe and reliable train travel to Europe for half a century. To celebrate this milestone, a golden jubilee was held in the beautiful city of Budapest during the Eurail Group’s Annual Conference. The stylish Le Meridien hotel provided the perfect backdrop to the grand gala, which included a stunning special performance by the Black Light Theatre Company and addresses by a range of guest speakers commemorating the landmark occasion. EXL Makes Strategic Entry Into EuropeNEW YORK - - EXL Signs Multi-Year Agreement With Schneider Logistics - EXL Acquires Schneider Logistics’ Business Process Services Operations in the Czech Republic Glasgow Gets the First Class Taste of Great British Breakfast as Weekend Trial Offer is ExtendedLONDON - The trial of a Great British Breakfast bargain on selected Virgin Trains at weekends has proved so popular it is to be extended. Good, but not yet Good Enough, says Virgin TrainsLONDON - Virgin Trains today welcomed news that more and more customers are satisfied with their journeys, but admitted “Our performance is not good enough yet”. Virgin Trains Reach for the Skies as Fliers Switch to the Fast TrackLONDON - More Frequent Departures and Even Faster Journeys are on the Virgin Trains Agenda as Demand for Rail Travel Grows and Air Goes Into Decline Faster, Frequent, New, Better, Cheaper, Quicker, Simpler…Just Some of the Words That Describe Virgin Trains Improvements Following VHF Timetable IntroductionLONDON - Faster Journey times significantly reduced following the start of the VHF timetable in December 2008, with typical journey times from London to Birmingham (1h 22min); from London to Manchester (2hr 06min); London to Liverpool (2hr 08min) and fastest ever London to Glasgow flagship service (4hr 10min). Rubens Barrichello Makes a Wembley Pit Stop!LONDON - With Photos Formula 1 driver Rubens Barrichello made a pit stop with a difference today. He was onboard a Virgin Pendolino train to launch Alstom’s new pit stop approach to train maintenance at Wembley depot in North London. Hen and Stag Celebrations Return to the UKLONDON - New research from Virgin Trains reveals the UK is the 2009 pre-wedding hot spot. It’s easy to see why when the average Brit spends GBP90.79*on a UK stag/hen party compared to GBP170 abroad**. Crisis Lures European Traveller Into TrainUTRECHT, The Netherlands - Strong Increase of InterRail Passengers Continues More and more European travellers are hopping on the train this year during their holiday. While the number of flights are decreasing due to the economic crisis, the number of InterRail passengers throughout Europe has risen again in the passed few months, with the traditional summer rush yet to start. Virgin Trains Welcomes Office of Rail Regulation Action on Poor Network Rail PerformanceLONDON - We welcome Network Rail and the Office of Rail Regulation’s acknowledgement of the unsatisfactory performance on the West Coast Main Line, which is vindication of the warnings we have given both organisations over the last three years. Airlines Driven Out of Skies by Virgin Trains’ High Frequency ServiceLONDON - The Manchester to London rail route continues to flourish with journeys increasing by 12.6% over the last six months despite the recession. Attention All Students! Eurail Group Launches Exciting Worldwide PartnershipUTRECHT, The Netherlands - ISIC Card Holders get 2 Free Travel Days on the Eurail Select Pass Finding Ways Forward for Global Transport in the Face of the Economic DownturnPARIS and LEIPZIG, Germany - 52 Ministers and Top Business Leaders From Around the World to Convene Today at Political Highlight Event of the 2009 International Transport Forum in Leipzig, Germany All Aboard for the Eurailtravel.com Launch!UTRECHT, The Netherlands - Traveling through Europe by train has never been easier, now that Eurail Group GIE has launched an interactive new website, Eurailtravel.com. Sir Richard Branson’s 2020 Vision for the West Coast Main LineLONDON - With Photo A way forward for the UK’s busiest long distance rail route to meet ever increasing passenger and freight demands was today mapped out by Sir Richard Branson, founder of the Virgin group of companies. West Coast Main Line Improvement Work Means Changes to Virgin Trains’ Services Over Spring Bank Holiday Weekend, May 23/24/25LONDON - Major Work at Stoke-on-Trent Affects Services Through Until May 31 There will be alterations to services over the spring bank holiday weekend because of route improvement work. Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD) Rolls Out the New JT42CWRM for Egyptian National Railways (ENR)CAIRO - Electro-Motive Diesel, Inc. (EMD) has rolled out the first JT42CWRM 3,300 THP locomotive at the Egyptian National Railways (ENR) facility in Cairo, Egypt. EMD will be delivering 40 locomotives by the third quarter of 2009. The first 15 units have been delivered and are being commissioned. EMD has a long history of supplying locomotives to ENR going back to the 1950’s. ENR’s fleet will consist of 681 EMD powered locomotives once this order is complete. These new JT42CWRM will be a welcome addition to the ENR fleet of EMD locomotives as the expansion of ENR’s rail business moves forward. Cheaper Fares, at the Click of a MouseLONDON - With Photo “I just want the cheapest ticket.” “I’m not bothered which day or time I travel.” “I’m happy to plan ahead if it saves me money.” |
