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Virgin Trains flies the flag for Coventry
Press Releases • Apr 05, 2019 11:00 BST
Virgin Trains has named one of its Pendolinos 'Lady Godiva' to mark Coventry’s UK City of Culture in 2021. The train also carries the new city flag and will be seen my millions up and down the west coast route. The naming follows on from competition run by BBC Coventry & Warwickshire.
Virgin Trains partner with Solihull Moors FC and Solihull Mind to deliver mental health support sessions
Press Releases • Mar 21, 2019 13:50 GMT
Virgin Trains has partnered with Solihull Moors Football Club and Solihull Mind to run weekly football sessions to help those in the local community struggling with mental health issues.
Dean Gaffney and the (Toilet) Role of a Lifetime
Press Releases • Mar 12, 2019 00:01 GMT
EastEnder helps launch Virgin Trains’ search for new voice of their onboard talking toilets
Tribute to Jake the Trainspotting Dog by Virgin Trains
Press Releases • Mar 06, 2019 10:37 GMT
Virgin Trains has honoured the memory of Jake the Trainspotting Dog by unveiling a specially commission portrait and 'Jake' inspired watering station for his fellow canine friends.
Passengers stunned as comedian Tim Vine takes over tannoy on Virgin Train
Press Releases • Feb 27, 2019 11:03 GMT
Virgin Trains customers have been treated to an impromptu onboard performance by one-liner legend Tim Vine. The award-winning comedian delivered a five-minute set over the tannoy of the Euston to Manchester service after being invited to share some gags by Train Manager Darren Jones.
Virgin Trains offers first Vegan Society-registered wrap
Press Releases • Feb 11, 2019 00:01 GMT
Virgin Trains has launched a new wrap approved by the Vegan Society after forming a partnership with the charity to provide more plant-based food.
All Aboard! ‘The Rookies’ are rolling into stations this holiday
Press Releases • Feb 07, 2019 07:00 GMT
Toilet humour no fun for Virgin Trains’ customers
Press Releases • Dec 31, 2018 00:30 GMT
Virgin Trains is urging customers to follow the 3Ps of flushing after a lady’s bra was found to be the latest cause of a blocked toilet onboard one of its Pendolino trains.
Rugby station ticket office given a Festive makeover / Christmas travel advice
Press Releases • Dec 21, 2018 15:22 GMT
Virgin Trains' Rugby stations gets a festive makeover as ticket office is turned into log cabin.
Inspirational quotes on station platforms prove a hit with passengers
Press Releases • Nov 13, 2018 11:44 GMT
A Virgin Trains employee has been motivating passengers at Crewe Station with a selection of self- penned motivational messages.
Virgin Trains marks 60 years of Blue Peter with train naming
Press Releases • Oct 16, 2018 16:29 BST
Former Blue Peter presenters including Peter Purves, Konnie Huq, Janet Ellis, Liz Slater and Richard Bacon jump onboard the newly named Virgin Train 'Blue Peter' as they head up to Manchester to celebrate 60 years of the world's longest running TV shows.
New café bar opens at Virgin Trains’ Stoke Station
Press Releases • Oct 11, 2018 16:18 BST
Virgin Trains has partnered with Titanic Brewery to open a new cafe bar at Stoke-on-Trent station. The new facility, which is open from early until late, offers a wide range of drinks and refreshments and is part of Virgin Trains' commitment to challenge traditional views around station management, bringing a new life the community and a boost for the local economy.
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.
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 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.
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
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’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.