Passengers intending to use Virgin West Coast and Virgin CrossCountry services in the run up to and during the Easter holiday are advised to reserve their seats in advance.

Most trains have been opened for reservations and the remainder will be as soon as any necessary re-timing to take account of engineering work is confirmed.

From April 2, Virgin Trains' popular Kidz Bags containing activity books, games and colouring pencils will be available for children aged between five and seven and eight and 12.

These will be on Virgin West Coast and Complimentary seat reservations when buying tickets for the majority of Virgin Trains West Coast services are now available for weekday travel until May 18, Saturday travel until May 19 and Sunday travel until May 20.

On CrossCountry the majority of weekday services are open for reservations until June 8, on Saturdays until May 19 and on Sundays until May 20.

Virgin Value Advance First and Standard tickets are available on the less busy services. The Virgin Weekend Upgrade for First Class travel will be available from Good Friday through to Easter Monday and use of Saver tickets will be unrestricted during this period.

To prevent overcrowding, guaranteed travel on West Coast services leaving London Euston from 10am on Thursday, April 5, will be restricted to passengers holding seat reservations. Availability of Virgin Value tickets will be very limited and normal ticket restrictions will apply.

To ensure a comfortable journey, customers are advised to buy Virgin Value Advance tickets and Virgin Weekend Upgrades as early as possible and to take advantage of the complimentary seat reservations.

Customers are advised to check Easter holiday travel details in advance with National Rail Enquiries on 08457 48 49 50, or at www.nationalrail.co.uk/easter