Train Chartering is the pioneer in developing tailored trains for special and corporate events.

Private charter trains are the ultimate in luxury and privacy for a select few or cost effective travel for large groups.

The company was founded in 1997 by Simon Pielow and Fay Lejeune, based on experience working in sales and marketing roles and in Eurostar.

The vision and concept was borne out of observing high-level groups such as a royal party and the Rolling Stones enjoying the privacy and first class service available through Eurostar travel.

It developed with the charter of two Eurostars in 1998, and has since been further toned.

Train Chartering remains focused on delivering the ultimate in land cruising and rail travel through the closely managed use of private trains and private carriages linked with full service ground handling.

Train Chartering also offers the hire of private rail cars in North America. Private rail cars offer the ultimate in North American travel, ideal for individuals, groups and businesses seeking the luxury experience of traveling in a private train.

The Rail Mall presents one of the widest ranges of rail-related merchandise and memorabilia available on one website.

A private charter train does not have to be simply for transportation. It can be a venue, or a themed introduction to an event at the destination.

The journey starts before the train leaves with full service ground handling, either at the departure station, where our uniformed stewards meet and greet your passengers as they arrive, or at a remote venue.

The welcome at the station can include your signs or logos or a trumpet fanfare - jazz, bugles or Royal.

On-board hospitality and entertainment is only limited by imagination & budget. Endless choices include fine dining and an excellent wine cellar, a cabaret singer or the casino carriage. Or go for a simpler choice of bistro fare & inter-carriage competitions. The use of electronic equipment of all kinds is possible, including webcasting.

Train Chartering works closely with Transport Charter to ensure seamless transfers from venues beyond stations or for other journeys where a train is not suitable.