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Delivering ambitious projects. Building lasting partnerships.

At Holdham Group, we believe the best results are achieved through strong partnerships.

Whether you are a heritage railway, train operator, rolling stock owner, licensor, tourism organisation, local authority, event producer, attraction, venue, or commercial brand, we work collaboratively to turn ideas into successful, deliverable projects.

Our businesses operate across charter trains, rail events, station operations, rolling stock support and specialist consultancy, giving partners access to a broad range of expertise through a single group structure. Holdham Group brings together operational discipline, commercial understanding and practical railway experience to deliver projects safely, professionally and at scale.

Who We Partner With

We work with organisations across the railway, tourism, events and public sectors, including:

Heritage Railways

Train Operating Companies

Rolling Stock Owners and Lessors

Tourism and Destination Management Organisations

Local Authorities and Public Bodies

Event Producers and Licensors

Attractions and Visitor Destinations

Corporate Clients

What We Bring

Holdham Group is made up of specialist companies, each focused on a different part of the rail, events and customer experience sector.

Railway Expertise

Our team understands the realities of operating in a railway environment. From operational planning and compliance through to customer service and event delivery, we know what it takes to deliver successful projects on both the national network and heritage railways.

Commercial Focus

We build projects that are not only exciting and engaging but also commercially sustainable. We understand revenue generation, customer experience, operational efficiency and long-term growth.

Proven Delivery

From premium charter trains and station operations to nationally recognised rail experiences, our businesses have delivered projects for partners across the UK rail sector.

Long-Term Relationships

We are interested in building partnerships, not simply completing transactions. Many of our most successful projects have grown from long-term relationships built on trust, transparency and shared ambition.

Areas Of Collaboration

We work with railways, attractions and licensors to develop and deliver memorable rail-based experiences, seasonal events and branded productions.


From private hire and corporate charters through to large-scale public excursions, we provide planning, coordination and delivery support.

We support station operators and asset owners with passenger-facing services, retail operations and customer experience initiatives.

Our team can provide practical advice on commercial development, business growth, operational planning, stakeholder engagement and event delivery.

We are always interested in speaking with organisations looking to align their brand with innovative rail projects, community initiatives and major events.

Why Organisations Choose Holdham Group

Partners choose Holdham Group because we combine entrepreneurial thinking with professional delivery.

We understand both the commercial and operational sides of the railway. We know how to work with multiple stakeholders, manage complex projects and deliver outcomes that create value for everyone involved.

Our approach is straightforward:

Listen carefully. Plan properly. Deliver professionally.

Let’s Start a conversation

If you are considering a project, exploring a partnership opportunity, or simply want to discuss how we might work together, we would be delighted to hear from you. Whether your idea is fully developed or still at an early stage, our team can help explore the possibilities and identify the best path forward.

Together, we can create exceptional rail services, experiences and projects that deliver lasting value for passengers, partners and communities.
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Your specialist partner for rail, events, marketing, and ticketing.
Holdham Group brings together rail, ticketing, marketing, customer experience and event delivery expertise to help partners grow revenue, improve customer journeys and deliver memorable experiences across the UK.

Our Businesses

Excursions By Rail
Rail tours, charters, private hire, and premium day trips.

Bishop Trains
Station services, ticket office operations and customer support.

Holdham Rail
Traction, rolling stock and rail operations support.

Holdham Events
Licensed events, immersive experiences and event delivery.

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Holdham Group is the trading name of Holdham Rail Solutions Group Limited, a private limited company registered in England and Wales under company number 15871995. Registered office: Bishop Trains, Bob Hardisty Drive, Bishop Auckland, England, DL14 7TL.

References to "Holdham Group", "Holdham", "the Group", "we", "us", or "our" may refer to Holdham Rail Solutions Group Limited and/or its subsidiary, associated or group companies, as the context requires. Services, projects, events, rail experiences, ticketing, customer service, marketing suport, station services, and operational activities described on this website may be delivered by separate companies within the Holdham Group or by approved third-party partners, suppliers, operators, licensors or contractors.

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