Special Trains

Bishop Trains in partnership with Excursions by Rail operate special trains and details of forthcoming trains are advertised here.

Previous special trains operated by Bishop Trains / Excursions by Rail:-

- 2016 Festive Capital Express, London

- 2017 Festive Capital Express, Edinburgh

- 2018 Festive Capital Express, London

- 2019 Beer & Gin Trains, Stanhope

- 2019 Wine & Cheese Trains, Stanhope

- 2019 Fish & Chips Train, Stanhope

- 2019 Afternoon Tea Trains - in partnership with Weardale Railway

- 2019 Cream Tea Trains - in partnership with Weardale Railway

- 2024 InterCity 125 Excursion Newcastle to Chester

- 2025 3 x Beer Trains Weardale Railway

- 2025 High Speed Train Stanhope to Edinburgh

Forthcoming Special Trains

In partnership with

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Saturday 6th December 2025

The Festive Capital Thunderer

to London

A grand Christmas day out to London — with mulled wine, mine pies, festive afternoon teas, and timeless railway style.

This December, step aboard The Festive Capital Thunderer – an indulgent day excursion to London that blends the nostalgia of classic railway travel with the magic of the Christmas season.

Departing from Hexham, Stocksfield, Prudhoe, Wylam, Blaydon, Newcastle, Chester-le-Street, Durham, Darlington, Northallerton, Thirsk and York, this unique rail experience offers a grown-up festive escape — whether you're searching for that perfect Christmas gift, planning a romantic day out, or simply fancy escaping the everyday for something a little more memorable.

Click here for more info or to book

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