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War widow discovers long-lost grave of war hero grandfather after chance encounter on Virgin Trains service

Press releases   •   Oct 02, 2018 16:45 BST

FOR Rita Armin, the whereabouts of her Grandfather’s grave after he died fighting in World War One remained a 100-year-old mystery which her family had given up on solving. But thanks to a chance encounter with a Virgin Trains employee, Mrs Armin was able to piece together the final resting place of the man she never met.

Youngster helps Virgin Trains mark the last weekend of Manchester's Bee in the City

Press releases   •   Sep 21, 2018 14:49 BST

Virgin Trains helps to bring youngsters design to life, to mark the last weekend of Manchester's Bee in the City art trail. The last ever bee was created by 15 year old Talia Hasid, with the help of local artist Jodie Silverman and passing customers at Manchester Piccadilly station.

Virgin Trains hops onboard with Marston’s

Press releases   •   Sep 11, 2018 13:07 BST

Virgin Trains has welcomed Staffordshire brewery, Marston’s, to showcase its ale as part of its latest guest ale spotlight.

Bear Grylls unveils new name at Virgin Trains 'Bearmingham International' station

Press releases   •   Sep 03, 2018 12:15 BST

Birmingham International Train Station officially renamed in partnership with Virgin Trains ahead of the launch of the Bear Grylls Adventure. The station will bear the name 'Bearmingham International' for one week to mark the one month to the opening of the exciting new attraction.

Virgin Trains becomes first company in the world to use RCS-based messages commercially for customer campaigns

Press releases   •   Aug 31, 2018 11:05 BST

Virgin Trains has partnered with Vodafone and OpenMarket to become the first company in the world to roll out the latest RCS-based ‘Chat’ service as a customer communications channel on a commercial basis.

Virgin Trains extends flexible Fridays for eight more weekends

Press releases   •   Aug 28, 2018 06:30 BST

Virgin Trains is extending a summer promotion which has enabled thousands of people to cut the cost of a spontaneous weekend getaway by more than £100. Customers travelling on Fridays will see afternoon peak restrictions from London Euston removed until October 26, eight weeks after the offer was initially due to finish this Friday.

Virgin Trains invites railway fan to ride with pride to Manchester

Press releases   •   Aug 24, 2018 15:35 BST

Virgin Trains has invited a railway fan making his first visit to Manchester Pride on board its specially decorated #RideWithPride train, as it transports hundreds of visitors to the city for a long weekend of celebrations.

WWII veterans launch Virgin Trains’ RAF train in North Wales

Press releases   •   Aug 22, 2018 15:40 BST

Two Royal Air Force veterans who served in the Second World War have launched a specially-named Virgin Trains service from Holyhead Station in Anglesey.

Virgin Trains Customers set to benefit from new transport partnership in the West Midlands

Press releases   •   Aug 07, 2018 09:00 BST

Sustainable transport initiatives the focus of new partnership alliance as Virgin Trains commits to closer working relationship with key West Midlands stakeholders.

Iron Maiden’s Trooper beer a big hit with Virgin Trains’ customers

Press releases   •   Aug 01, 2018 16:00 BST

Virgin Trains has partnered with Iron Maiden and Robinsons to offer the award winning Trooper beer onboard all its services. Lead singer Bruce Dickinson travelled in the cab of one of a Virgin Trains Pendolino from London to Stockport to help launch the partnership. Virgin Trains customers are in with a chance to win tickets to see Iron Maiden’s ‘Legacy of the Beast’ Tour live this summer

Virgin Trains is first train operator to introduce digital Season Tickets

Press releases   •   Jul 26, 2018 11:42 BST

Virgin Trains has become the first UK train operator to offer digital Season Tickets, as they move one step closer to getting rid of orange tickets altogether.

Joel Dommett discovers the best of the West (Coast) in new video series from Virgin Trains

Press releases   •   Jul 25, 2018 00:01 BST

Tuesday 24th July – Virgin Trains has today released the first episode in the brand new ‘West Coast Weekender’ series. Hosted by top comedian and TV personality, Joel Dommett, the videos see Joel discovering all the best – lesser known – things to see, do, eat and drink on a summer weekend getaway to five of the most popular destinations along the Virgin Trains route.

Virgin Trains names train to mark the launch of Bee in the City

Press releases   •   Jul 20, 2018 15:20 BST

Virgin Trains gets bee-hind Manchester’s city-wide public art trail by naming one its Pendolino trains ‘Bee Together’ and launches a children’s competition to design a baby bee. The winner will see their creation brought to life and presented to them as a 'money can't buy' prize.

Virgin Trains removes Friday peak restrictions to encourage last-minute adventures

Press releases   •   Jul 16, 2018 10:17 BST

Virgin’s Pride train rides into Glasgow for city’s celebrations

Press releases   •   Jul 15, 2018 12:00 BST

Virgin Trains’ specially decorated Pride train has travelled to Glasgow as the festival took place in Scotland’s biggest city this weekend.

Virgin Trains gives ticket restrictions the boot to get fans home

Press releases   •   Jul 11, 2018 11:10 BST

Today Virgin Trains are removing ticket restrictions on all of its services to help England fans get home earlier for tonight’s semi-final match against Croatia.

Virgin Trains completes handover of East Coast business to LNER

Press releases   •   Jun 23, 2018 07:02 BST

Virgin Trains will hand over the reins of the East Coast business to London North Eastern Railway (LNER) this weekend, after a successful demobilisation operation focussed on delivering continuity for customers.

Virgin Trains remembers Royal Navy train that served Crewe during World Wars

Press releases   •   Jun 01, 2018 11:00 BST

Virgin Trains has unveiled a commemorative plaque at Crewe station, recognising the important role the Royal Naval train played in transporting soldiers and sailors along the West Coast Main Line, over 100 years ago.

Virgin Trains launches new partnership with Uber to encourage people to leave their cars at home

Press releases   •   May 30, 2018 00:01 BST

Virgin Trains is today launching a new partnership with Uber to enable passengers to easily request a ride to the station and on arrival at their destination.

Virgin Trains brings family treasure hunt to Leeds

Press releases   •   May 29, 2018 08:00 BST

Virgin Trains is hosting an exciting large-scale treasure hunt for families in Leeds during the half term break and is inviting all families to take part next Wednesday, May 30.