Midland Pullman has released details of a new range of tours, taking passengers from the hustle and bustle of the cities to the stunning scenery of the Scottish Highlands.
The train trip will allow passengers to have a three-day weekend break in Scotland, with the Friday a travel day to Scotland, Sunday being a return trip back home and the Saturday being a trip between Fort William and Mallaig on the Jacobite line.
First-Class tickets for the tours cost £350, whilst Pullman Dining will cost £700 per person – though the extra cost does get you a range of on train meals.
The train will utilise the fleet of Midland Pullman HST trains, with two power cars and 2 Pullman Dining Carriages, two First Class carriages and a kitchen car.
The trains will be departing from Chelmsford, Stowmarket, Cardiff Central, Slough, Watford Junction and lots more places. To book, please visit their website at MidlandPullman.com
The UK has never been very good a exploiting the wonderful British scenic routes the way the Swiss do!
Breathtaking routes and stunning destinations all over Scotland, England & Wales could be enjoyed. Generate jobs, being enjoyment.
Are singles catered for?.
Why is the HST not used on the southern region for three day trips?. this would allow people to book weekend breaks during the height of the summer months from the capital. Does the HST run on the GWR metals I am not sure myself.?
Nice one Midland Pullman, last year we booked on your one day trip to Oban. It was a wonderful experience booking first class and the full dining option. Able to book this because you picked up in the North East. We have already booked up your August trip to Oban.
I assume your latest 3 day offering will allow passengers to stay 2 nights in Ft. WILLIAM. No mention of your hotel, but I’m sure it will be first class. Like the rest of your planned trip.
Why doesn’t something similar happen on the The Heart of Wales line ?
Why not attach a dining car to existing trains ?
The Heart of Wales line is a lightly used line through beautiful countryside.
With a little bit of imagination Transport for Wales could turn this into a major tourist attraction.
I think you will find that the HST set is not passed to run on the Heart of Wales line.
I wonder why not? How short-sighted.
This could open up Wales to more tourism too.
Not as easy as you might think. There may well be several places on the route where expensive engineering works are required to allow the longer items of rolling stock to pass. Not viable for just the occasional tourist train to run over. I would prefer to see sidings restored at certain popular resorts where extra services could be accommodated for relatively little expense.
Very good point. Imagination is in short supply these days. Such railway trips could generate investment, local employment and provide enjoyment to many.