Virgin Trains photography policy

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Virgin Trains photography policy

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This (reported in The Railway Magazine, December 2009, p 7) is a breath of fresh air after the problems photographers and enthusiasts have had on many parts of the UK rail network.
Virgin Trains Customer information

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Filming and photography at Virgin Trains stations

Virgin Trains welcomes rail enthusiasts and passengers to take still or video images at our stations.

We ask that you do not interfere with the flow of passengers and respect the wishes of both passengers and staff not being photographed.

If you are filming for extended periods and/or using bulky equipment you should make yourself known to our station staff so that the reasons for filming are clear.

Flash photography is not permitted at anytime and the use of tripods should be avoided wherever possible. If you wish to use a tripod you should locate and speak with the Station Team Leader to ensure you are in a safe area.

Thank you for your co-operation
RM also quotes SNCF (French State Railways) as follows:
Merely being an amateur photographer or film-maker shouldn't prevent you from being allowed to give free rein to your talent at stations.

Railway stations and trains serve as a major source of inspiration to amateur photographers or eager rail enthusiasts. SNCF allows the filming and photographing of rail equipment and facilities by the general public. No special papers are required.
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Good!

Forward that please to London Underground! And.............. etc!
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Please forward this to our Metro Guru's
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And the whole police force hiding behind the bollards in the harbours.
Not quite on the rails.
Check out my train vids. http://www.youtube.com/user/nixops
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I paid a visit to Pretoria's main station yesterday and one of the many guards there made a big nuisance of himself when I only took a photo of the plate from the opening of the station and the hall. Then he kept following me even through the turnstiles and kept saying that taking of photos are not allowed. He said to the Business express people that I may not take pictures of the inside of the train! Finally he left me alone and I could snap a quicky of the vandilized NZASM loco plinthed on platform 3.
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Ja, Luca. Idiot security guards are pain in the neck.
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Where is your pic of the NAZM loco? Put it in the plinthed loco section.....
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When I get my camera back I'll post it.
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