Belmond British Pullman

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Belmond British Pullman
Overview
Service type	Tourist train
Status	Operating
Locale	South of England
First service	1982
Current operator(s)	Belmond Ltd.
Former operator(s)	Venice Simplon-Orient-Express
Website	British Pullman
On-board services
Catering facilities	Fine dining
Technical
Rolling stock	11 Pullman cars in service 7 Pullman cars awaiting restoration 1 Pullman car on loan Luggage and staff vans

Belmond British Pullman is a private luxury train that operates day and weekend journeys around Britain. Until 2023, it also served as the British leg of the Venice Simplon-Orient-Express (VSOE) service between London and Venice.^[1]

The train service was founded by James Sherwood of Kentucky, USA, in 1982. It is currently owned by Belmond Ltd. Belmond operates 45 luxury hotels, restaurants, tourist trains and river cruises in 24 countries.

Belmond British Pullman journeys operate mainly out of London Victoria station with visits to places of interest in southern Britain such as castles, country houses, cities, sporting occasions and events including the Grand National and Goodwood Revival. There are also weekend journeys to Cornwall, with overnight accommodation in hotels, and non-stop round trips with lunch, afternoon tea and dinner served on board. Elaborate dining is included in every journey.