Book Review: Express Diesel Trains by George Woods
Express Diesel Trains describes the evolution of Britain’s high-speed trains from 1968, when a prototype of the familiar Class 43 HST was developed.
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East London train depot approval for Virgin Trains’ Cross-Channel service
The Office of Rail and Road has said that Virgin can move ahead with its cross-channel train services and can plan to use Temple Mills…
Chef Celebrates 50 Years of Onboard Catering
Avanti West Coast chef marks 50 years of railway employment
Book Review: Virgin Trains – A Pictorial Tribute by Fred Kerr
This book illustrates Virgin Trains East and West Coast Main Lines and CrossCountry services, the various locomotive classes, and their liveries.
ORR rejects plans for direct London trains for Wrexham, Rochdale and Manchester passengers
The Office of Rail and Road have rejected plans for direct trains to London from three companies, citing a lack of capacity on the West…
Virgin Trains Ticketing takes £5 off new customer bookings
New customers of Virgin Trains Ticketing can get a £5 discount on their second train fare by booking through the app before 1 September 2024.
Virgin Trains Ticketing report calls for improvements in train ticket sales
Virgin Trains Ticketing has issued a report calling on politicians to give passengers a better deal by reforming the retail side of rail travel.
Virgin Trains Ticketing offers discounts and points in ‘Great British Rail Sale’
Virgin Trains Ticketing is to re-run its Great British Rail Sale is back, offering discounts of up to 50% on rail fares and extra Virgin Points.
Station machines charge much more than tickets
Many train operators are using outdated ticket machines that sell tickets at significantly higher prices than available online
Just the ticket for saving money, says Virgin Trains Ticketing
Passengers booking journeys through Virgin Trains Ticketing can look forward to a £5 discount on their next trip as well as a range of other savings.…
