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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.
Virgin Trains builds Pendolino sand sculpture ahead of train’s historic first visit to Blackpool
Press Releases • May 15, 2018 09:05 BST
Virgin Trains has recreated its iconic Pendolino train on Blackpool beach to celebrate its first visit to the seaside resort today.
A cool run for the Wolverhampton Bobsled team with Virgin Trains
Press Releases • Apr 20, 2018 13:07 BST
Wolverhampton Bobsled speeds down to London ahead of this Sunday’s London Marathon with Jane Sutton, mother of inspirational teenager Stephen Sutton MBE, and team mates hoping to raise £10k for Teenage Cancer Trust.
Virgin Trains buzzing to support Manchester’s Bee in the City
Press Releases • Apr 16, 2018 09:00 BST
Virgin Trains gets behind 'Bee in the City', Manchester’s city-wide public art trail, an event that is expected to attract over 1 million visitors to city centre this summer with the aim of raising money for the Lord Mayor of Manchester’s ‘We Love MCR’ Charity.
Virgin Trains Station Announcer swaps West Coast for Wrestling ring in Gold Coast
Press Releases • Apr 03, 2018 09:15 BST
A Virgin Trains Station Announcer based at Preston is switching his microphone for the wrestling ring at the 2018 Commonwealth Games for the next two weeks.
Virgin Trains names train after Scottish cultural icon Charles Rennie Mackintosh
Press Releases • Mar 19, 2018 15:01 GMT
Virgin Trains has named one of its trains after one of Scotland’s most famous cultural icons in celebration of its role in serving Glasgow.
Virgin Trains offers a flavour of the “MarmaLake” District
Press Releases • Mar 17, 2018 00:01 GMT
Virgin Trains has created a unique guide to the “MarmaLake” District to celebrate the World’s Original Marmalade Festival & Awards, which take place in Penrith this weekend.
Can't get a millennial railcard? Virgin Trains 'avo' solution...
Press Releases • Mar 14, 2018 08:42 GMT
• Bring an avocado when buying your Virgin Trains ticket and passengers aged 26 to 30 can get the same discount as offered by the millennial railcard – a third off most fares • The #Avocard is valid on all Virgin Trains West Coast journeys from today until midnight on 20th March • Offer valid on tickets purchased at ticket offices only – photo I.D. for proof of age required
Virgin Trains Station Announcer pedals past fundraising target for charity bike ride
Press Releases • Mar 08, 2018 18:00 GMT
A member of the Virgin Trains team at Carlisle is taking to two wheels to ride across India, after doubling his fundraising target.
