Rail Charters: Behind the Scenes

Date/Time
Date(s) - 30 November 2022
5:30 pm - 7:30 pm

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Presented by Ian Stone

Wednesday 30th November at 17:30

In Person Event

About the Event

Come and join us for a presentation from Ian Stone where he will share with us the challenges of operating charter trains on our busy network. From one off trips with 100-year-old steam trains to Polar Express experiences. Close at the heels of steam locos there is a burgeoning market for diesel hauled services some locos now in their 60^th year of running and proving ever more popular, as well as high end luxury land cruises.

There are approximately 20 heritage steam locos (all privately owned) that traverse the network and each one has to be pathed by the Charters team at Network Rail, no mean feat considering steam locos need a regular supply of water en route. Ian is to Charter Operators and Promotors the ‘face’ of Network Rail.

How to Attend

Please join us on Wednesday November 30^th at Tatton House (Avanti Training Academy) in Crewe to hear Ian and ask those questions you have about running a charter service. We will meet at 17:30 for refreshments and the presentation will begin at 18:00. You can find the full venue address below, and the booking form at the bottom of this page. Please make sure to book your ticket by 08:00 on Tuesday 29th November.

Avanti Training Academy at Tatton House

Crewe Business Park

Westmere Drive

Crewe

CW1 6ZD

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Please note: To use the below booking form you must be logged in to your CIRO account. If you are having trouble doing so, please contact Fiona at cpd@railwayoperators.co.uk

Bookings

Bookings are closed for this event.