Virgin Trains will support Armed Forces Day on 25 June 2011 by offering members of the armed forces a complimentary upgrade from Standard to First Class, space permitting.
Virgin Trains said that; ‘If appropriate, one accompanying passenger can also benefit’.
The suggestion came from Virgin Trains’ Train Manager, Steve Ward, who is based at the company’s Liverpool depot.
Steve said: “I have a soft spot for all our men and women in the forces. I just feel these people accept the call to put their country and its people before themselves, and for this we should be grateful.
“Armed Forces day is a chance to say thank you.”
Train Managers will make an onboard announcement, subject to seats being available in First Class.
To claim the upgrade a valid HM Forces Railcard must be produced.
