In May 1998 Virgin introduced new services to Shrewsbury and Blackpool North .
Due to costs having blown out from # 2.5 billion to # billion there were cutbacks to the upgrade and the top speed reduced to 125 mph .
In May 1998 Virgin introduced new services to Shrewsbury and Blackpool North .
Due to costs having blown out from # 2.5 billion to # billion there were cutbacks to the upgrade and the top speed reduced to 125 mph .