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Aboard British Pullman’s brand-new train carriage – designed by Baz Luhrmann

(Hugh Stewart )
  • Filmmaker Baz Luhrmann, known for visually opulent films, has designed a new private dining carriage named "Celia" for the luxurious Belmond British Pullman train.
  • Luhrmann collaborated with Oscar-winning production designer Catherine Martin on the carriage, which aims to capture a cinematic flamboyance.
  • "Celia" functions as an entirely self-contained compartment, offering a private dining area for up to 12 guests, a lounge, bar, and a separate pantry and kitchen.
  • The carriage's design, inspired by the British countryside and Shakespeare's A Midsummer Night's Dream, features an elaborate fabric ceiling, marquetry wood, and velvet upholstery.
  • Available for grand banquets or intimate celebrations, the experience starts from £15,000 and includes customised menus from a private chef.
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