Welcome to Holdham Group.
The Holdham Group is a UK rail services and experiences group, delivering charter trains, rail events, rolling-stock support, station operations and specialist consultancy across the national network and heritage sector.
A group built around rail expertise.
Our group.
Holdham Group brings together specialist rail businesses, each focused on a distinct part of the railway ecosystem.
From charter trains and large-scale rail events to rolling stock support and station operations, our companies work independently — and collaboratively — to deliver projects safely, professionally and at scale.
Each business within the group has a clear remit, dedicated leadership and operational accountability, ensuring clarity for partners, clients and stakeholders.
Rolling stock, train hire and operational support.
Holdham Rail.
Holdham Rail provides specialist support across rolling stock sourcing, train hire, operational planning and on-the-day delivery. Working with operators, owners and event partners, the business supports both mainline and heritage operations — from one-off charters to complex, multi-day programmes.
Core services:
- Train hire and rolling stock procurement
- Charter planning and on-the-day delivery
- Mainline and heritage railway support
- Compliance, logistics and technical coordination
Rail events and experiential delivery.
Holdham Events.
Holdham Events is the group’s dedicated rail events and production business, supporting heritage railways, licensors and partners to design and deliver compelling on-train and station-based experiences.
From seasonal attractions to large-scale branded events, Holdham Events focuses on audience experience, operational realism and commercial sustainability.
Core services:
- Event concept development and production
- Themed and seasonal rail experiences
- Heritage railway event partnerships
- On-train and off-train experiential delivery
Charter trains and rail experiences.
Excursions by rail.
Excursions By Rail delivers charter trains and rail-based experiences across the UK, working with private groups, corporate clients, communities and tourism partners.
The business specialises in well-planned, professionally operated charters that combine operational discipline with memorable passenger experiences.
Core services:
- Charter trains and private hire
- Group rail travel and special excursions
- Premium and themed rail journeys
- End-to-end charter delivery
Station operations and rail ticketing.
Bishop Trains.
Bishop Trains provides station-based services and rail ticketing, supporting passengers with retail, customer service and revenue protection. The business combines local presence with national capability, delivering a professional, passenger-focused service.
Core services:
- Rail ticket retail and customer support
- Station operations and facilities management
- Revenue protection services
- Passenger assistance and information
Established in 2024
Multi-award winning.
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