Virgin planning UK rail return
- BTN News
- Wednesday, 22 May 2024
The UK's Virgin Group is planning up to four new rail services on Britain's West Coast, with proposals to operate separate train services between London Euston and Manchester, Liverpool, Birmingham and Glasgow (Central station).
A spokesperson for Virgin Group said it had lodged applications with the Office of Rail and Road, the first step towards "exploring what might be possible”, adding: “In the 20 years Virgin Trains operated on the West Coast, it reduced journey times considerably, tripled services on key routes and provided an exceptional customer experience while increasing passenger numbers from eight million to 42 million per year.
“We’re confident customers would welcome Virgin Trains back.”
