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New Pendolino on track for service this summer

A new 125mph Pendolino train will enter service with Virgin Trains this summer, giving customers another boost as record numbers of passengers flock to the West Coast Mainline, the Department for Transport (DfT) and Virgin Trains have agreed.

Virgin Trains is awarded two Kitemarks

Virgin Trains has been awarded two Kitemarks by the British Standards Institute. A first-ever for a UK company, the prestigious Kitemark stamp is one of the world's most recognised symbols of quality and was given to Virgin Trains for its tangible efforts to reduce energy consumption on trains.

Penrith station gains bigger car park

A new single-deck car park has been built at Penrith railway station on the West Coast Main Line. The £2.5m scheme provides 30 additional spaces, bringing the total at the station to 125.

Virgin Rail Group shortlisted for West Coast lines

Virgin Rail Group (VRG) is delighted that it has successfully pre-qualified to bid for the new West Coast franchise which is expected to start in April 2012.

2012 spectators can buy early rail tickets

London 2012 spectators travelling by rail to Olympic and Paralympic sporting venues throughout Britain will benefit from special Games train tickets and extra services.

Virgin Trains celebrates 250 million passengers

Virgin Trains has celebrated carrying 250 million passengers on its West Coast services - equivalent to the combined populations of the United Kingdom, France, Spain and Germany - by handing out free rail travel to 26 lucky passengers.

Virgin Trains' Cheshire stations are the best

For the second year in a row, Virgin Trains has walked away with the Best Staffed Station and the Best Customer Care awards, with Crewe and Runcorn stations taking top honours.

Record Christmas sales at Virgin despite the snow

Virgin Trains had record sales during the run-up to Christmas, despite some of the worst December weather for more than 40 years.

Record ticket sales and pinpoints 18th December

With Christmas almost upon us, Virgin Trains is urging all passengers to check train times and book seats home in plenty of time as services around the holiday period are already very busy.

Septembere sees almost 94% of trains on time

Almost 94% of service on Britain's railway during September ran on time, with Chiltern Railways being the most punctual.

Alstom and Virgin launch co-branded PendolinoMore train service than ever run on time in AugustMore car parking spaces at Warrington Bank QuayVirgin stations top poll for buying facilitiesBest ever may for trains on timeVirgin launches new incentive for passengersVirgin and lastminute.com trial pampering sessionsPassengers want better stationsWhere will be spending Valentine's Day ?Praise for Virgin staff at award-winning stationsVirgin Trains delivers its VHF promises Timetable changes from 13 DecemberMore parking spaces at Wigan North Western stationMore car parking spaces for Stafford stationVirgin delivers best ever train performance Penny the Pendolino makes one-and-a-half-millionMegatrain.com offers thousands more rail seatsCycle to work by trainMore car parking spaces at WolverhamptonBest July train punctuality for over a decadeMore seats between Midlands and ScotlandC2C becomes most punctual operator everTrain punctuality reaches new record highMore car parking spaces at Preston stationNew First Class Lounge for Liverpool Lime StreetTrain punctuality reaches all time record highWifi service on West Coast Main Line Better passenger signs for Super Voyager trainWest Coast Main Line Improvement workMore car parking spaces at Runcorn station Virgin Trains synchronised with EurostarSuper Voyager fleet refreshed - earlyBest Kept Station accolade for CreweVirgin throws its support behind Heathrow plansVirgin Trains has welcomed the Government's plans

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