Special Trains

 Special Trains

Bishop Trains occassionally operate special trains and details of forthcoming trains are advertised here.

Previous special trains operated by Bishop Trains include:-

- 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 Special Trains 

In partnership with

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Weardale Beer Trains are returning in 2025!


3 dates announced!


Saturday 28th June


Saturday 12th July


Saturday 9th August

"The Taylor Train" - Taylor Swift themed party train


Click here to book

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Saturday 16th August 2025 - Edinburgh

by Inter-City 125 High Speed Train

The  first ever outgoing charter from Stanhope on the Weardale Railway

From Stanhope  (yes, you read that right!)

Calling at Frosterley, Wolsingham, Witton-le-Wear, Bishop Auckland West, Shildon, Darlington, Durham,

Chester-le-Street and Newcastle

via the Stillington Line and East Coast Main Line


Bookings for this unique excursion will open on

Friday 7th February 2025 at 10am

Click here to book

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