Steam locomotive with bunting in foreground

Man and young boy seated on train at table — Photo: Avanti West Coast

Family walking on a train platform — Photo: Watercress Line

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In 2025 Railway 200 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Nationwide celebrations are planned.

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Old Curzon Street station stands adjacent to the new HS2 terminus station at Curzon Street

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Celebrating the past, present and future of rail – local communities invited to get involved in Railway 200

31 March, 20252 April, 2025

HS2 joins the national Railway 200 campaign and announces its plans to capture and record the public’s favourite railway stories.

The Opening of New Hall at Locomotion, Shildon

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Locomotion reveals programme for railway’s bicentenary year

27 March, 202528 March, 2025

Brand-new exhibitions, a summer-long festival with Flying Scotsman in residence, guest locomotive line ups, a visit from the Railway 200 Exhibition Train and a host of other events and activities will run throughout the year.

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Big train meets little train – a Railway 200 encounter

25 March, 202526 March, 2025

Southeastern and Hornby jointly unveil the new Railway 200 Class 395 ‘Javelin’ highspeed train.

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Southeastern Network Weekend brings affordable adventures to all

19 March, 202520 March, 2025

To celebrate 200 years of the railway and to tie in with Kent Big Weekend in April, Southeastern are launching The Southeastern Network Weekend – offering 10,000 Advance train tickets for just £5 each.

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Explore the Evolution of London’s Iconic Railway Stations

19 March, 202520 March, 2025

In celebration of 200 years of railway history, Network Rail is offering exclusive tours at London Waterloo, London Victoria, and London Bridge stations.

Protecting railway memories for the future

To celebrate the anniversary and create a better future, Railway 200 is partnering with five charities to raise funds and awareness for their vital work.

Hop onboard and help us steam ahead to our fundraising goal of £200,000. Choose one of our exciting walking challenges to start your journey today.

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