FROM STATION TO NATION: Virgin Trains
Here’s the thing. Sometimes we all feel about guilty about travelling these days, because we know there’s a cost to the world we love. But it doesn’t have to be like that. Some forms of travel are less harmful to the environment than others, and some are really rather friendly. For example, did you know that travelling by one of Virgin Train’s Pendolinos emits 76% less CO2 than an equivalent journey made by plane or car? Which means that you get to see new places and faces with none of the downsides.
That’s exactly what makes working with Ecoescape so brilliant. It inspires us all to have the time of our lives without damaging the planet while we do them. The guide and website have the low-down on everything green - from activities, to holidays, to places to eat. The only question is how are you going to get to enjoy them all? That is, of course, where we come in with dozens of stations, for you to choose from, on our network. And it needn’t cost the earth to see the world, in more ways than one.
Our Value Advance fares mean that if you book ahead you’ll make huge savings, particularly if you’re flexible on your times and can travel off-peak. There are loads of Value Advance fares available every weekday, so it should never be a problem to get hold of a couple. The great thing too is that if you travel by Virgin Trains the journey itself becomes part of the fun – play a game, read a book, listen to music – and just let the world slip by. So why not make guilt trips a thing of the past and get out and about on Virgin Trains? You know it makes sense.
GREEN LIGHT FOR VIRGIN TRAINS
We don’t just talk the talk:
- We have committed to serving Fair Trade hot drinks onboard and in all our First Class lounges
- We’ve launched Europe’s first 20% bio-diesel train
- We recycle old mobile phones and printer cartridges, raising money for charity.
- We use recycled or sustainable office paper, and are actively reducing overall paper use
- Our earth-safe drivers are trained in the latest energy saving driving techniques.
- As part of Envirowise ‘Big Splash’ campaign, we’re monitoring and cutting back water usage at stations
- With the help of Envirowise and Rail Gourmet, we keep our onboard product packaging to a minimum
To check out our commitment to the planet, or to book your Value Advance ticket online, just visit:
