Virgin rebrand famous Flying Scotsman

Virgin Trains, which runs the daily four-hour service from the Scottish capital to London, are promoting rail travel to and from Scotland by rebranding a locomotive to “recreate the glamour of rail travel for the 21st century, using the distinctive Virgin brand and style.” Ms Sturgeon commented at the ceremony: "For over 150 years the Flying Scotsman service has connected Edinburgh and London by the historic east coast rail route. It is wonderful to see the name of the Flying Scotsman train kept alive on the route with a new, contemporary design. I am also delighted that the refurbishment of Virgin's diesel engines will draw on the local skills and talents of the Craigentinny workforce." The Flying Scotsman has been in operation since 1862 and currently departs daily from Edinburgh at 5.40am to London’s King’s cross, taking four hours. It the fastest train service between the two capital cities. Prices start at £64.70 for a single journey in Standard Class, £134.20 return. A single First Class ticket costs £195.95, or £229 for a return