Passenger Transport

Class 90 passenger service

Passenger Train Provision

DB Cargo UK provides a one-stop shop for passenger rail services, including drivers, locomotives, coaches and support teams. The company operates prestigious passenger services including the British Pullman and the Royal Train.

Trust the passenger resource hire specialists

We offer unrivalled expertise in the passenger resource hire market, operating the largest fleet of locomotives in the UK. As the UK’s largest freight operating company (FOC), we are licensed for passenger operations, as well as freight services, covering the full extent of the UK rail network.

Grand Central Class 90

Operating the UK’s most prestigious passenger services

We operate Charter trains through commercial partners such as booking agents, tour operators, special interest groups and other organisations (‘promoters’). While we hold the operating licence for our charter services, we do not market trains or provider services to passengers at stations; this is the role of the promoters.

Some of these are heritage style trains which are not built to modern accessibility standards. Below you can download our Accessibility Policy and Passenger Leaflet which set out information about the accessibility services we provide to support disabled and older passengers. It also explains the limitations of our services so customers can make informed decisions when planning their journey.

Further information is available on the National Rail website at:

https://www.nationalrail.co.uk/on-the-train/accessible-train-travel-and-facilities/

Belmond Pullman
Accessible Travel Policy (2025)

DOCX | 68.2 KB

Passenger Leaflet (2025)

DOCX | 48.1 KB

Service Quality Report

PDF | 246.2 KB

Get in touch with our expert.

Richard Corser

Account Manager, DB Cargo UK

E-Mail Richard.Corser@deutschebahn.com

 The UK’s largest locomotive supplier

Our passenger locomotive fleet includes diesel and electric locomotives, making DB Cargo UK the country’s largest locomotive supplier. We also operate a small specialist fleet of heritage locomotives including steam.

We can offer complete train packages, which include a locomotive, driver and coaches, all maintained, serviced and cleaned to the highest standards.

The resources at your disposal include a core of class 1 passenger-trained drivers, and a UK-wide network of support teams, including operations managers and engineers. You will also enjoy the services of a dedicated 24-hour passenger control desk, operated by skilled and experienced staff.

Passenger services tailored to your needs

Whatever your passenger service requirements, we can provide all the resources, skilled personnel and trains you need, backed by support services and commercial terms tailored to your specific needs.

If you would like to find out more about our passenger resource hire services, and how we can help you reach your objectives, contact our Account Manager today.

Royal Train