Travel to Rail LIVE by passenger train from London Paddington

For the first time since 2019, visitors to Rail LIVE can travel directly into the heart of the show at Porterbrook’s Long Marston Rail Innovation Centre - by train! 

No transfers. No complicated connections. This dedicated high-speed charter will give visitors a seamless, stress-free journey directly from London Paddington Station, calling at Reading Station, straight to the heart of the UK’s largest rail exhibition. 

Visitors will travel on an iconic High Speed Train (HST). Owned by Romic Group and capable of 125mph, it is a true legend of Britain’s railways.

And what makes 2026 even more special? It marks the 50th anniversary of the High Speed Train. There could not be a more fitting year to operate this exclusive charter.

 

*Please note: booking your train ticket for the Rail LIVE express does not mean you are registered for the event. Please ensure you register for Rail LIVE separately. 

Rail LIVE Express

Provisional Timing

The following timings are provisional and subject to confirmation by Network Rail. Final confirmed timings will be issued to customers closer to the date of travel.

Wednesday 17 June 2026

  • London Paddington - depart 08:10
  • Reading - TBC
  • Long Marston - arrive 10:30


Return:

  • Long Marston - depart 16:00
  • Reading - TBC
  • London Paddington - TBC
     

Subject to Network Rail offer and validation.

Thursday 18 June 2026

  • London Paddington - depart 08:10
  • Reading - TBC
  • Long Marston - arrive 10:30


Return:

  • Long Marston - depart 15:40
  • Reading - TBC
  • London Paddington - TBC


Subject to Network Rail offer and validation.

In partnership with

ROMIC
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