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Filming and location fees
All income generated through the film office is reinvested into the running of the railway. Therefore all filming, photography and recording is subject to fees, charges and contracts. Special dispensations apply only to breaking news crews and rail enthusiasts.
Charges are grouped in bands and are based on applications being submitted at least seven days prior to the shoot. The below provides a guideline only and final fees may be higher or lower than those listed depending on the activity or impact of your shoot at location, its users, and its daily operation. Please note, VAT is charged on top of all our fees and extra staff fees may apply depending on the requirement of your project.
Small-scale Filming Agreement (SSFA) / Short notice
Productions with fast turnarounds, or those which total five persons or less are required to apply via our Small-scale Filming Agreement (SSFA) form. Whilst these applications ask for a reduction in equipment, they can be processed quickly, saving you all important time and effort.
Click below to drop down our fee structures.
Filming fees
Band A – Small crews / Short notice
| Cast and crew size | TWO hours only |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £300 / £800 if applied with under 7 days notice |
Band A – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size | Hourly rate (TWO hour minimum) |
|---|---|
| 6 to 10 | £200 p/h |
| 11 to 15 | £250 p/h |
| 16+ | Upon negotiation |
Band B – Small crews / Short notice
| Cast and crew size | TWO hours only |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £500 / £1,000 if applied with under 7 days notice |
Band B – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size | Hourly rate (TWO hour minimum) |
|---|---|
| 6 to 10 | £350 p/h |
| 11 to 25 | £500 p/h |
| 26+ | Upon negotiation |
Band C
| Cast and crew size | Hourly rate (TWO hour minimum) | Additional prep+strike days |
|---|---|---|
| Up to 25 | £500 p/h | Half price |
| 26-50 | £1,000 p/h | Half price |
| 51-100 | £2,000 p/h | Half price |
| 101+ | Upon negotiation | Upon negotiation |
Proof of student status must be produced at the time of application. Student rates are non-negotiable and non-refundable.
Band D
| Cast and crew size | TWO hours only |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £100 |
| 6 to 10 | £120 |
| 11+ | See Band A |
Staff charges may be incurred in order to plan, supervise or assist with your shoot, or to carry out pre-feasibility studies. Their time will be charged at the following rates in addition to any location fee. These staff costs are a standard Network Rail rate and are non-negotiable.
Staff costs
| Staff required | Hourly rate (subject to minimums) |
|---|---|
| Electrician | £41 in London / £37 outside London |
| Maintenance | £41 in London / £37 outside London |
| Customer Service Assistant | £41 in London / £37 outside London |
| Shift Station Manager / Mobile Operations Manager | £63 in London / £59 outside London |
| Commercial Filming Manager | £63 in London / £59 outside London |
| Facilities / Station Manager | £88 in London / £84 outside London |
Cancellation fees / Over-running
| Reason | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Over-running | Productions which over run will be charged for a second period equivalent to the original, in addition to any staff costs incurred. |
| Rush hour | Productions which run into the rush hour face a surcharge of £3,000. |
| Cancellation with less than two-working days' notice | Full fee. |
| Cancellation fees with more than two days' notice | 50% of full fee. |