Virgin Trains News
Preston station delivers a brighter welcome for record numbers of passengers
An increasingly busy Lancashire railway station has received more than £1 million of improvements to help provide a better welcome for record numbers of passengers.
Virgin and Merseyrail amongst the best as more train services than ever run on time
Britain’s railway saw record punctuality in August with 94.2% of trains running on time and yet again, Virgin was the most improved operator.
Latest rail industry timekeeping figures show Virgin Trains as most improved operator
Punctuality of Virgin Trains services over the past year is the most improved across the rail industry according to latest figures announced today by Network Rail.
Network Rail improvement work - changes to Virgin Trains’ services over August Bank Holiday weekend
There will be alterations to services over the August Bank Holiday weekend because of route improvement work but the principal travel days of Friday and Bank Holiday Monday will see near normal services operating.
Record numbers flock to trains as air disruption strikes
Record numbers of airline customers have turned to Virgin Trains, with a 250% increase in passengers travelling between Glasgow and London in recent weeks, and a seven-fold increase in passenger numbers on its London to Holyhead route, which links with ferry services to Ireland.
Virgin Trains to provide 2,000 extra seats on Friday 16 April to carry air passengers
Virgin Trains will offer 2,000 extra seats on Friday 16 April to carry passengers who will be unable to use air services due to the extension of restrictions on UK airspace until 1300.
Network Rail Improvement work means changes to Virgin Trains’ services at Easter
There will be alterations to services over the Easter weekend because of route improvement work but the principal travel days of Maundy Thursday, Good Friday and Bank Holiday Monday afternoon and evening will see full normal services operating.
West Coast mainline capacity will be exhausted long before High Speed 2 is built says Virgin Trains
The House of Commons Transport Committee report ‘Priorities for investment in the railways’ today draws attention to the need to maintain investment in ‘classic lines’ while High Speed 2 is being built.
Passengers love Virgin trains and staff but want better stations
Virgin Trains passengers have given a big thumbs up to the trains, staff and value for money for price of ticket, but they have made clear they desperately want to see the same standards at stations.
Virgin Trains and lastminute.com trial free pampering sessions on board
This week saw passengers on Virgin Trains able to relax and enjoy their journey even more with the option of free luxury hand massages on board.
The country’s HOT spots revealed-Virgin Trains reveals where the UK will be spending Valentine’s Day
Romantic weekends away are top of the present list for the nation this upcoming Valentine’s Day.
Take the train – it’s better for your blood pressure!
With Christmas now done and many of us having covered the length and breadth of the country many of us dread the inevitable arguments associated with travelling. Today Virgin Trains, the leading West Coast rail provider, reveals that cars are officially the most stressful mode of transport.