Posted in News After 123 years, the royal train hits the buffers: First ridden by King Edward VII, Charles deems running costs ‘unjustifiable’ July 1, 2025 King Charles has decided the £1.5million annual running costs are unjustifiable in the current economic climate, and it will be decommissioned in 2027. https://www.dailymail.co.uk/femail/article-14862499/123-years-royal-train-buffers-King-Edward-VII-Charles-running-costs-unjustifiable.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490