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.
Search is on for UK’s longest-serving railway family 9 December, 2024 A nationwide heritage hunt launches today to discover the person with the longest-serving railway family. Is it you or a member of your clan?
9 December, 2024 A nationwide heritage hunt launches today to discover the person with the longest-serving railway family. Is it you or a member of your clan?
Railway 200 set to raise £200k by uniting five charities in milestone year 4 December, 20244 December, 2024 Four rail charities are joining forces for the first time and teaming up with Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise at least £200,000 to support their combined work.
4 December, 20244 December, 2024 Four rail charities are joining forces for the first time and teaming up with Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise at least £200,000 to support their combined work.
External linkA spotlight on Railway 200 in the current edition of Rail Director magazine 27 November, 2024 What's coming down the track in 2025.
External linkRail Key to Driving Regional Economic Growth and Achieving Net Zero Ambitions, New Research Reveals 14 November, 202415 November, 2024 New research, commissioned by Rail Delivery Group, reveals that the rail industry generated more than £26bn in economic, environmental and social benefits to the UK economy over the past year, with rail customers contributing £98bn through spending in local communities.
14 November, 202415 November, 2024 New research, commissioned by Rail Delivery Group, reveals that the rail industry generated more than £26bn in economic, environmental and social benefits to the UK economy over the past year, with rail customers contributing £98bn through spending in local communities.
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.
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.