Virgin Trains Backs City Bids to Host FIFA World Cup(TM) Matches in 2018LONDON, November 25 - Virgin Trains will tomorrow (Thursday 26 November) speed groups of VIPs Virgin Trains' Ticket Office Strike Planned for Friday 20 November Called OffLONDON, November 19 - Virgin Trains advises all its customers that a normal service will be Let us Improve our Stations, Says Sir Richard BransonLONDON, November 17 - Virgin Trains today pressed for train operators to be allowed to make 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. 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. 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. 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. 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. Cheaper Virgin Trains-Only Fares Available on Even More Services in the North WestLONDON - - Cheaper Train Fares are now Available Between Stockport and Macclesfield/Stoke-on-Trent/Crewe and Between Macclesfield and Stoke-on-Trent 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. Fantastic Summer Savings up for Grabs on London-West Midland ServicesLONDON - Virgin Trains is slashing the cost of travel between London and the West Midlands by almost a third. From 3 August, passengers can travel for a lot less between London Euston/Watford Junction/Milton Keynes Central and Coventry/Birmingham International/Birmingham New Street; and between London and Rugby. Longer Trains Deliver More Seats Between Midlands and ScotlandLONDON - Passengers are to be offered thousands of extra seats over the next few weeks on the busy Virgin Trains route between the West Midlands and Scotland through Cheshire, Lancashire and Cumbria. 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. Branson Calls on Government to Re-Let East Coast Franchise as Soon as PossibleLONDON - Commenting on the Government’s decision to take the East Coast franchise in to temporary public ownership, Sir Richard Branson, founder of Virgin Group said: “Should the East Coast franchise go into default, the Government has made the right decision to take it back. If you bid for a car, a painting or a house and can’t pay for it, it always reverts back to the under-bidder or the owner. A train franchise should be no different. I would encourage the Government to re-let this franchise as soon as is possible; but also use it as an opportunity to look again at the franchise system and ensure some level of innovation, financial robustness and quality is built in. We have been the under bidder on three different occasions, spent GBP15 million in the process and lost to people who have put in unrealistic bids. This cannot be right. On a more personal note, I am sad to see Richard Bowker leave the UK Rail industry. He has shown dedication and drive and has been a great servant to the rail sector during his career. We wish him luck in his new role.” 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**. Great British Breakfast Gives a Taste of First Class at WeekendsLONDON - Passengers will be invited to celebrate the return of the weekend by tucking in to a Great British Breakfast bargain on selected Virgin Trains on Saturdays and Sundays this month. 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. 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. 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.” Experience the Romance of the Railways Past and Present as Tilting Trains Meet Steam TrainsLONDON - With Photos Train passengers can enjoy the contrasts of modern 125-mph tilting trains and vintage steam locomotives on the busy West Coast Main Line this summer. A Touch of Virgin Luxury at Euston StationLONDON - Thursday 30 April sees the opening of Virgin Trains’ smartly refurbished and significantly extended First Class lounge at Euston. Virgin Trains Photocall: Marathon-Running Polar Bear at Macclesfield StationLONDON - What: Una Clarke, Macclesfield’s marathon-running polar bear, will be in costume on her way to London for Sunday’s race West Coast Main Line Improvement Work Means Changes to Virgin Trains’ Services Over May Day Bank Holiday Weekend, May 2/3/4LONDON - There will be alterations to services over the May Day bank holiday weekend because of route improvement work. Virgin Trains Will Run Extra Trains for Football Fans Travelling Back From the Champions League Semi-FinalsLONDON - Virgin Trains will be running additional late evening trains to get fans home after the Champions League Semi-Final football matches between Manchester United and Arsenal. |
