Tilting trains hold the key to Virgin’s ambitious franchise

INTRO: Virgin Rail’s order for 54 tilting trains for its West Coast franchise is the largest contract for Pendolino technology. It is also the most difficult application. Roger Ford reports on how Alstom and Fiat are facing up to the challengeWHEN Virgin Rail received two bids for its new fleet ...

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