VIRGIN TRAINS tells ABTN that around two-thirds of the 53 strong fleet on order has been delivered and now operate almost 40% of West Coast Main Line services between Euston, the West Midlands, Liverpool, Manchester and Glasgow. From September the trains will run at up to 125 mph, and tilt on curves to cut journey times. A recent journey from Euston to Birmingham International demonstrated that Virgin is really beginning to get its act together with a 30 minute frequency and a very good standard class with an innovative shop selling a range of convenience products including books, magazines and compact discs as well as high quality self-service food. First was busy with a British breakfast of scrambled eggs and salmon on the menu. The quick acceleration and much smoother running of the Pendolino really do show up the old ”ratlers”.
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