Timescales

Minimum timescales

Our timescales differ depending on location, crew numbers and content.  The below list shows our minimum timescales, but please note that they can increase depending on what you want to achieve.  Applications must be complete when submitted including all supporting documentation (e.g. Public Liability insurance, risk assessments, etc.) to be considered valid.

Crews of up to 10 people

• SSFA applications (max. 5 crew) - 5 working days.  Under 5 working days carries higher charges
• Standard applications - 7 working days for Network Rail stations / 10 working days for all other locations.

Crews between 11-50 people

• Initial enquiry - 15 working days
• Location/technical recce - 10 working days prior to shoot
• Application submission - 10 working days prior to shoot.

Crews of 51+ people

• Initial enquiry - 6 weeks
• Location/technical recce - 15 working days prior to shoot
• Application submission - 15 working days prior to shoot.

Chartering specific trains into platforms

• Initial enquiry - 16 weeks
• Application submission - 14 weeks.