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Fees and other costs
Commercial filming fees are generally separated into tiered bands based on both production type and people numbers. Only on-board train filming differs (sitting in its own band) as rail fares or other hire fees can apply. Other (non-station) locations can also be subject to a minimum rental period (e.g. 12-hours), regardless of need in order for them to be viable.
Crews exceeding 10 persons will usually require one or more staff escorts which will be charged for additonally.
The tables below provide a guideline only as final fees can increase depending on activity, impact, length of use and notice period provided.
Click below to drop-down our fee structure.
Band A – Small crews & Short notice
| Cast and crew size | Filming fee (TWO hours only) |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £300 (£800 if under 5 working days) |
Band A – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size (inc. SAs) | Filming fee (TWO hours 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 | Filming fee (TWO hours only) |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £500 (£1,000 if under 5 working days) |
Band B – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size (inc. SAs) | Filming fee (TWO hours minimum) |
|---|---|
| 6 to 10 | £350 p/h |
| 11 to 15 | £450 p/h |
| 16+ | See Band C |
Band C – Small crews & Short notice
| Cast and crew size | Filming fee (TWO hours only) |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £700 (£1,200 if under 5 working days) |
Band C – Larger crews
| Cast and crew size (inc. SAs) | Filming fee (TWO hours 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 |
| 101-150 | £2,500 p/h | Half price |
| 151+ | Upon negotiation | Upon negotiation |
Band D – Student
| Cast and crew size | Filming fee (TWO hours only) |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £100 |
| 6 to 10 | £120 |
| 11+ | See Band A |
Band E – On-board Train filming
| Train type | Filming fee |
|---|---|
| Pendolino / Super Voyager in passenger service, 1st or Standard class coach hire (see notes below) | £1,000 p/h + Fares |
| Pendolino special charter train one-way London Euston > Birmingham Intl. (see notes below) | From £4,000 for 3.5hrs |
| Pendolino special charter train one-way Birmingham Intl. > London Euston (see notes below) | From £6,000 for 5hrs |
| Pendolino special charter train round-trip from London Euston (see notes below) | From £10,000 for 9hrs |
| Static coaches (Crewe Talent Academy) | £1,000 p/h + £6,000 hire |
| New Measurement Train | Upon negotiation |
Notes : Trains in passenger service are subject to rail fares as all seats in the selected coach(es) need to be purchased. Total cast and crew numbers cannot exceed the amount of seats booked, as all individuals travelling need to be in possession of a valid ticket. Fares tend to increase as the departure date nears, so early booking is advised. Mouth watering food and drink is included when using 1st class coaches.
Our special charter train service runs every Thursday and offers unbeatable value and control as the train requires no tickets and will almost exclusively be your own. Delicious food and drink can be supplied at an extra cost for one-way journeys, but is included if opting for the full 9-hour round-trip. Crew numbers aren't restricted either, so the more the merrier as there's plenty of room on board!
Staff costs
| Staff required | Rates (subject to minimum hours) |
|---|---|
| Customer Service Assistant / Electrician / Maintenance | £54.93 p/h |
| Shift Station Manager / Mobile Operations Manager / Asset Protection | £60.82 p/h |
| Commercial Filming Manager | £60.82 p/h |
| Facilities Manager / Station Manager | £77.18 p/h |
Cancellation or Over-running
| Reason | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Cancellation under 5 working days | Full filming fee and incurred staff costs |
| Cancellation with 5 working days or over | 50% of filming fee and incurred staff costs |
| Over-running (into off-peak hours) | A second period equivalent to the original, plus staff costs incurred |
| Over-running (into peak-hours) | A rush-hour surcharge of £3,000 in addition to the off-peak over-run rate |