Virgin Trains has announced the appointment Paul Furze-Waddock as its new Business Development Director. The position will take effect from the New Year with an indication that his main priority and focus will lie within the area of franchise bidding. One area in particular will be the highly sought after West Franchise which of course is up for bidding around March 2010.

Paul’s experience within the rail industry extends across a number of areas and he has worked for Angel Trains and First Group where he held the position of commercial director for rail. His new position at Virgin Trains will see him reporting directly to Chief Executive Tony Collins.

Virgin Trains are reported to be delighted at Paul’s decision to join the rail company at such an exciting time and are pleased man with such experience within the franchise sector can help to take Virgin to yet another level of excellence within the rail industry. With over eight year technical experience within the First Group Paul is now looking to work alongside his new team at the ever dynamic Virgin Trains rail company which is already renowned within the rail industry for it delivery of customer service excellence.