Virgin Trains loses WCML bid

[Springal]

Virgin are the only train company that still give out free booze. All that ends when First take over. I will switch to flying rather than getting the train when travelling to the North West now. Boo

East Coast & Midlands both do free booze still.

But loved Virgin, and will certainly fly now, as its only a bit more expensive than first class advance, and is a lot quicker.

 

[seagullsovergrimsby]

I believe the trains will also be transferred over to First West Coast Ltd leaving Virgin Trains with no stock at all. I think Virgin may well win the upcoming tender on the ECML.

I've got a feeling that the TOC's don't mess about by buying any rolling stock , they have a leasing agreement. There are 7 ROSCO's (including Lloyds and HSBC) which own the engines and carriages and leases them to the train operators. The new franchisee signs a new leasing agreement for the rolling stock and the exteriors get a paint respray.

 

[Fourteenth Eye]

I use virgin trains all the time to go to the outlaws in Chester and the service is generally brilliant. I can generally get a return to Chester for about £30 which for me is great value. I will be very miffed if first take over as they do not look after the customers needs first.

Awaits developments!!!!!!!

 

[fataddick]

East Coast & Midlands both do free booze still.

But loved Virgin, and will certainly fly now, as its only a bit more expensive than first class advance, and is a lot quicker.

Do they? Ace if so. Thought GNER did away with it 5 or 6 years ago. Will investigate . Ta.