Dining with Distinction

03/08/2026

We currently have an opportunity for dining train assistants to join our busy and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused individual to be a part of one of the most popular and unique elements of the East Lancashire Railway, the Dining Experiences. Candidates must have previous experience in the hospitality industry along with bar service skills and waiting on abilities.

This is a casual worker role and candidates must be aged 18 or over to apply. The successful applicant will be required to work evening and weekends as well as some midweek days during the busy period.

If you are able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining a prominent level of customer service then this could be the job for you. National Minimum Wage applies to this role.
Full details are available herehttps://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dining-Train-Assistant-Job-Description.pdf

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to the Dining Manager - [email protected]
Or Assistant Dining Manager
[email protected]

01/07/2026

Due to popular demand we have added another Midweek Luncheon date to our calender. Aug 26th is now on sale and features Butchers Trio of Sausage with a Yorkshire pudding, mashed potato, seasonal vegetables and rich onion gravy followed by a delicious Treacle Tart with fresh cream. To book please visit

Sit back and relax in our luxury Pullman style carriages while we serve up some traditional hearty British classics.Meander through the Irwell valley while we take care of all the cooking and cleaning!What’s Included?A traditional locomotive hauled style Pullman train along our heritage railway.A ...

12/02/2026

We currently have an opportunity for dining train assistants to join our busy and professional team. This is a fantastic opportunity for a customer focused individual to be a part of one of the most popular and unique elements of the East Lancashire Railway, the Dining Experiences. Candidates must have previous experience in the hospitality industry along with bar service skills and waiting on abilities.

This is a casual worker role and candidates must be aged 18 or over to apply. The successful applicant will be required to work evening and weekends as well as some midweek days during the busy period.

If you are able to work well under pressure whilst maintaining a prominent level of customer service then this could be the job for you. National Minimum Wage applies to this role.
Full details are available herehttps://www.eastlancsrailway.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Dining-Train-Assistant-Job-Description.pdf

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to the Dining Manager - [email protected]

07/02/2026

Seats are going fast for our Mothers day lunch on Sunday 15th March! Let us take care of the spoils and frills as we entertain the whole family in recognising our remarkable ladies! Book here

The perfect present for the most important person in your life, treat mother dearest to an elegant afternoon out on a luxurious dining train. Once you have boarded you can look forward to tucking into a sumptuous three course, silver served meal followed by coffee. You and your mum can relax knowing...

25/12/2025

We would like to wish all our customers, past and present, a very merry Christmas. We hope you enjoy the festivities and have a fantastic new year. We look forward to seeing you again in 2026! 🎉🎄🎅

21/12/2025

thank you for every diner turn you have ever done. You have been the smile, charisma and passionate forefront that has made the diner what it is. It's been an absolute pleasure to have you 'steering' us in the right direction and is honoured that you have been part of our journey. We look forward to having you dine with us as our special guest in 2026!!!

14/12/2025

There are still a few spots left on the last couple of 2025 Christmas Dinners on our Dining Trains. 🎄 🚂 🍽️

No need to worry about clean up, relax and enjoy your meal with friends and family. 😋

🎟️ Find out more and book: https://bit.ly/3v9jszK

04/12/2025

Have you got your work Christmas party sorted yet? 🎄🚂

We can recommend Christmas Dinners. These festive evening meals take place aboard a heritage steam train, and the experience, from boarding to finishing your desserts, is truly unique and memorable. 🍽️😋

🎟️ There is limited space left towards the end of December, don’t miss out, book now: https://bit.ly/3v9jszK