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Call in the Passion Police!

Penny Brooks

17th February 2009

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Virgin Trains have introduced a new regulation at Warrington Station. They are concerned about the negative externalities for travellers, and loss of earnings for taxi drivers, caused by people spending too long on their farewells in the designated Drop-off Zone in front of the station entrance, so have made this a No Kissing area! This short video report is worth watching – there is an approved Kissing Area for the use of those who feel the need, and the Station Manager, interviewed by a reporter who suggests that this is “virgin’ on the ridiculous” claims that it is a tongue in cheek idea…….and no, it’s not the 1st of April!

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Penny Brooks

Formerly Head of Business and Economics and now Economics teacher, Business and Economics blogger and presenter for Tutor2u, and private tutor

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