Virgin proposes airline model for railways to increase competition
The ideas to abolish complex ticketing and overcrowding are Virgin’s contribution to the Government’s Williams Rail Review which would encourage long-term private sector investment.
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The ideas to abolish complex ticketing and overcrowding are Virgin’s contribution to the Government’s Williams Rail Review which would encourage long-term private sector investment.
Hyperloop One has announced that the Virgin Group has invested in the company to form a global strategic partnership, with Richard Branson joining the board of directors.
10 December 2014 | By Department for Transport
The Department for Transport confirmed (10 December 2014) it has officially signed the East Coast rail franchise contract with Inter City Railways, a venture between Stagecoach and Virgin...
27 November 2014 | By Department for Transport
Rail journeys between London and Edinburgh will be transformed by more seats, more services and new trains after the government announced its intention to award the new East Coast franchise to Inter City Railways, a consortium of Stagecoach and Virgin...
19 June 2014 | By Department for Transport
A new deal for rail services on the West Coast Main Line that will deliver thousands more seats, free wifi and pave the way for new journeys on the route has been awarded to West Coast Trains Limited (Virgin)...
23 October 2013 | By ALSTOM
The contract includes the refurbishment of the interiors, bar, kitchen facilities and toilets...