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April's top stories: Japan train sets new record, Virgin's HomingPIN technology
2015-05-08 11:22:00| Railway Technology
Bombardier reportedly seeking advice from UBS and Citigroup for rail unit sale, new high-speed train Frecciarossa 1000 makes inaugural journey in Italy and Virgin Trains launches new technology to find customers' lost belongings. Railway-technology.c
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Google's Page, Virgin's Branson backed satellite on failed launch
2014-10-30 05:51:15| IT Services - Topix.net
Google Inc Chief Executive Officer and Co-founder Larry Page and Chairman Eric Schmidt are among a roster of billionaires who backed a small satellite built by privately held Planetary Resources Inc that was aboard an unmanned rocket that blew up during a launch on Tuesday. Planetary Resources, which intends to mine asteroids for fuel, water and minerals, said it also counts Virgin Group Founder Richard Branson, Ross Perot Jr, former Microsoft Corp executive Charles Simonyi and John Whitehead, the former chief executive of Goldman Sachs Group Inc, among its investors.
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Alstom contracted to upgrade Virgins Pendolino fleet
2013-10-24 01:00:00| Railway Technology
Alstom has been contracted to upgrade Virgin's entire UK Pendolino fleet of 56 trains in a bid to offer a better travelling experience for its customers.
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Etihad becomes Virgin's third largest owner
2013-09-13 06:51:22| Airlines - Topix.net
Etihad has overtaken English entrepreneur Richard Branson to become Virgin Australia's third-largest shareholder, after further buying by the Middle Eastern airline as it edges towards its goal of a 19.9 per cent holding.
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French mourn Virgin's 'funeral march'
2013-01-09 01:01:22| BBC News | Business | UK Edition
French mourn the downfall of Virgin's megastores
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