The Shakespeare Express is a steam-hauled passenger excursion train that has operated since 1999. It operates two trips in each direction on selected summer Sundays from to with a journey times of 60 to 70 minutes in each direction.The Shakespeare Express 2019 Vintage TrainsThe Shakespeare Express returns to the mainline this summer with William Shakespeare on board Rail Business Daily 11 July 2019Vintage Trains arrivals and departures Stratford-upon-Avon station 15 September 2019 Real Train Times The outbound journey operates via the North Warwickshire Line with the return using the Stratford to Leamington and Chiltern Main Lines.158Y 1000 Birmingham Snow Hill to Stratford-upon-Avon 15 September 2019 Real Train Times159Y 1241 Stratford-upon-Avon to Birmingham Snow Hill 15 September 2019 Real Train Times
It is operated by Vintage Trains, with traction generally supplied by Tyseley Locomotive Works although locomotives from elsewhere may be brought in on an as-required basis. As there are no turning locomotive facilities at Stratford-upon-Avon, the train operates with the locomotive running tender first in one direction.
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External links Official website