Photo: Avanti West Coast Photo: Watercress Line Welcome In 2025 Railway 200 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Nationwide celebrations are planned. Get involved
About Railway 200 2025 is the 200th anniversary of the birth of the modern railway. Britain and the world changed forever. Railway 200 celebrates the past, present and future of rail. History of rail Travel back in time to some of the major moments that defined the railway, shaping nations and the lives of people around the globe. Careers in rail From architecture to accountancy and engineering to ecology, there’s a role for everyone in rail. Learn about a wide range of careers, apprenticeships and training opportunities.
Find out what’s happening near you Many activities and events will be happening throughout the UK and beyond to celebrate Railway 200. Discover what’s taking place near you using the map. Organising an activity or event? If you're organising something, tell us about it so we can add it to the map.
External linkRail industry announces free travel for military personnel and veterans to attend Remembrance Services 18 October, 2024 Serving military personnel and veterans attending services of remembrance on the weekends of the 2-3 and 9-10 November can travel to and from the events by train for free.
18 October, 2024 Serving military personnel and veterans attending services of remembrance on the weekends of the 2-3 and 9-10 November can travel to and from the events by train for free.
External linkAll aboard for economic growth: Rail travel contributes over £9bn each year to independent businesses 10 October, 2024 A new report from WPI Economics, commissioned by Rail Delivery Group, found that travelling by rail contributes over £9bn each year to independent businesses and in the region of £23bn to high streets across the country.
10 October, 2024 A new report from WPI Economics, commissioned by Rail Delivery Group, found that travelling by rail contributes over £9bn each year to independent businesses and in the region of £23bn to high streets across the country.
External linkResearching our railway pasts 9 October, 20249 October, 2024 An opportunity to contribute to the Railway Work, Life & Death project.
9 October, 20249 October, 2024 An opportunity to contribute to the Railway Work, Life & Death project.
External linkNew Year whistle event 2 October, 2024 The year will kick-off with an evocative ‘Whistle-Off’ of vintage locomotives at 12 noon on 1 January. Register your interest now.
2 October, 2024 The year will kick-off with an evocative ‘Whistle-Off’ of vintage locomotives at 12 noon on 1 January. Register your interest now.
External linkVisitor Attractions Conference (VAC) 2024 1 October, 20241 October, 2024 The Annual National Conference of Visitor Attractions (VAC 2024) will take place 10 October 2024 at QE II Centre, Westminster, London.
1 October, 20241 October, 2024 The Annual National Conference of Visitor Attractions (VAC 2024) will take place 10 October 2024 at QE II Centre, Westminster, London.
National Railway Museum: what's on Find out what’s coming up at the National Railway Museum, from talks and tours to exciting learning activities. S&DR200 Festival A festival celebrating the birth of the modern railway, taking place across County Durham and Tees Valley in 2025.