In this issue
Welcome to the Red Letter
A message from Amanda Hines, General Manager (EBW)
Business news
Virgin Trains scraps Friday afternoon peak restrictions
Investment in bodycams by Virgin Trains sees staff assaults drop by more than half
Businesses set to benefit from Virgin Trains and Eurostar collaboration
Virgin Trains launches ‘It's A Wonderful Line’ Campaign
All aboard! Virgin Trains holds ‘Rookies Academy’ at stations during half term
Virgin Trains wins ‘Training Team of The Year’ and ‘Rail Safety Team of The Year’ at Rail Staff Awards
New café bar opens at Virgin Trains’ Stoke Station
New transport partnership in the West Midlands holds first meeting
HS2 works
Virgin Trains supports the launch of the Bear Grylls Adventure at ‘Bearmingham International’
Virgin Trains holds Employability Academies with offenders in the West Midlands
CRP Corner
Virgin Trains celebrates 170th birthday of Alsager Station – the Jinty Project
Moving Pictures Fun Palace on the North Staffs Line
Donna Louise art work at Crewe and Tutbury and Hatton Stations
Duke Street Walking Group take the train
Future projects
Virgin Trains launches ‘It's A Wonderful Line’ Campaign

Spreading a message of kindness this Christmas, we have painted the script of iconic festive film ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ on station platforms from London to Glasgow. Over 7.5km of script has been painted in 14 locations.

 

Frank Capra’s 1946 film, which is a staple of the Christmas TV schedules, is an uplifting story of family, love, hope, and redemption. But it is also the story of one man’s struggle with a life that hasn’t gone to plan. While the film may be over 70 years old, the message is as relevant now as it has ever been.

 

Our ‘It’s A Wonderful Line’ initiative has been developed with our charity partner, Rethink Mental Illness, in recognition of how difficult the festive period can be for some, and the positive impact that simple acts of kindness can have.

 

Rethink Mental Illness has worked with us since May 2017, training our staff in how to deal with mental health issues that they might experience during their working day and in their personal life.

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