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Fees and category bands
All income generated through the film office is reinvested into the running of the railway and therefore all filming, photography and recording permissions are subject to contracts, fees and charges (all of which are subject to VAT). Dispensations apply only to breaking news crews and rail enthusiasts.
Fees are categorised by band and are based on completed applications being received within the stated timescales. The below provides a guideline only, as final fees can be higher depending on activity and impact to the location’s users and operation. Crews exceeding 10 persons usually require staff chaperoning which is subject to additional charges.
Certain non-station locations are subject to a minimum rental period (e.g. 12-hours), regardless of a shoot's duration in order for it to be viable for use. Locations which carry this caveat are noted within the relevant location library pages.
Click below to drop-down our fee structure.
Band A – Small crews / Short notice
| Cast and crew size | Application 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 | 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 | Application 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 | Hourly rate (TWO hour 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 | Application 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 | 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 |
| 101-150 | £2,500 p/h | Half price |
| 151+ | Upon negotiation | Upon negotiation |
Band D
| Cast and crew size | Application fee (TWO hours only) |
|---|---|
| Up to 5 (SSFA forms only) | £100 |
| 6 to 10 | £120 |
| 11+ | See Band A |
Staff costs
| Staff required | Hourly rate (subject to minimums) |
|---|---|
| Electrician | £54.93 in London / £37 outside London |
| Maintenance | £54.93 in London / £37 outside London |
| Customer Service Assistant | £54.93 in London / £37 outside London |
| Shift Station Manager / Mobile Operations Manager | £60.82 in London / £59 outside London |
| Commercial Filming Manager | £60.82 in London / £59 outside London |
| Facilities / Station Manager | £77.18 in London / £84 outside London |
Cancellation
| 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
| Reason | Penalty |
|---|---|
| Over-running | Over-running shoots will be charged for a second period equivalent to the original, plus staff costs incurred |
| Rush hour surcharge | Productions which over-run into the rush hour face a surcharge of £3,000 in addition to the above |