to remove filtersAGENDA: Virgin tackles train troubles - Late trains and grumbling passengers are putting Virgin’s once-spotless brand reputation under strain. A new team faces the task of putting Virgin Trains’ problems behind it. Claire Murphy reports
18 Feb 1999
. As part of its franchises, it must make the routes profitable before government subsidies run out ... . Later in the week the government imposes tougher penalties on Virgin for late trains. Branson tells ... .1% in 1998. However this is still below the government target. ...
