Become a Shareholder
Great Central Railway PLC. Registered Number 1257394
The Great Central Railway PLC is responsible for safely operating, maintaining and enhancing the railway. We’re proud to be supported by thousands of shareholders.
Many of them are also regular donors to David Clarke Railway Trust and members of the Friends of the Great Central Main Line, but buying shares also allows them to own a piece of the company and have a say about its direction. Each year at the AGM shareholders vote on the accounts and who is elected to the board of directors. They can also ask questions about the railways progress and management.
Purchasing Shares with the GCR
Purchasing Shares
If you would like to become a shareholder, the share offer is open to new investors. Existing shareholders can also buy more shares.
Please note the company is prohibited from paying dividends and the company does not buy back shares. Shares are not traded and are unlikely to have any value. You should read the information on the application form carefully. Shares are £0.25p each and the minimum initial purchase is £100.
You can also purchase shares by monthly direct debit from as little as £10 a month.
All our correspondence with shareholders is now online. When purchasing shares you will need to have an email address.
If you need to request a share transfer (for example as part of bequest) please email shareholders@gcrailway.co.uk.
SHAREHOLDERS BENEFITS – INCLUDING THE FAMOUS ‘SILVER PASS’
Shareholders are also entitled to benefits depending on the number of shares they hold. These benefits are in addition to any due from other GCR affiliated organisations (for example Friends of the Great Central Main Line).
Benefits as of 1st March 2025:
Benefits
Hold 1000 - 1999 shares (£250 to £500), receive one £10 voucher
Hold 2000 - 2999 shares (£500 to £750), receive two £10 vouchers
Hold over 5000 shares (£1,250) and qualify for a silver pass.
Hold 10,000 - 19,999 shares (£2,500 to £5,000), receive three £10 vouchers.
Hold over 20,000 shares (£5000), receive four £10 vouchers
A silver pass allows the holder (you and a guest), to travel completely free of charge on the railway including most gala events! (Silver passes are not valid on any form of Santa Express train or at Bonfire Night).
In addition, Silver Pass holders do not need to pay the train ticket element of any dining ticket fare.
(This can only be booked via the booking office not online.)
We also offer shareholders occasional free travel days on the railway and special ‘behind the scenes ’days.
Shareholders receive a newsletter to keep them updated on news, special offers and events – fill out this form to sign up to the newsletter
Benefits may be varied by the board.
To contact us about shares, please email shareholders@gcrailway.co.uk , or you can call or write to use, details from on our contacts page: contact us.
Publications for Download
Downloads
GCR Accounts for the year ending 31st January 2025
GCR Accounts for the year ending 31st January 2024
GCR Accounts for the year ending 31st January 2023
Minutes of the 2024 Annual General Meeting of Great Central Railway PLC
Minutes of the 2023 Annual General Meeting of Great Central Railway PLC
Statement of directors shareholdings and interests as at 31 January 2024
Share Application Form
Direct Debit Application Form
