Virgin Trains on track for upgrade

Train operator overhauls finance systems

Current finance systems at Virgin are unsupported

Virgin Trains is overhauling its finance and procurement systems to improve purchasing across its West Coast and CrossCountry rail franchises.

The company wants to buy a fully integrated finance and procurement system that can be accessed by more than 100 staff across multiple sites. It also wants new reporting functions integrated with Office and accessible via a web browser.

‘Rather than merely upgrading the current system, we have an opportunity to evaluate the marketplace and implement best-fit software,’ said a spokesman.

The system will allow integrated procurement across both franchises and provide improved reporting for management.

‘This will allow procurement of assets common to both franchises. We want to choose a system that fits our requirements,’ said the spokesman.