It’s been another busy three months here at Virgin Trains East Coast, with further improvements and exciting plans well underway.

Four generations of trains representing the past, present and future of rail travel ran side by side in the same direction on the East Coast Main Line, a world first.

We’ve launched Platform X – our joint venture with Virgin StartUp to find the next generation of start-up firms to transform rail travel.

We’re now running 22 additional services on Saturdays between Leeds and London, and increasing the number of affordable fares on these trains.

We’re making advance fares available on the day of travel available on some of our routes, saving our passengers money.

Our role in transforming rail journeys on the West and East Coasts has been recognised at the annual Scottish Transport Awards in Glasgow.

Hitachi has begun work on the Azuma fleet at their depot in Newton Aycliffe.

We have signed the Time to Change pledge and named a train, in a commitment to tackling the stigma around mental health.

We’ve secured a new shirt sponsorship deal with Doncaster Rovers, following their promotion to Sky Bet League One.

We ran two additional direct services to Harrogate to take cycling fans to see the Tour de Yorkshire.