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 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.
External linkCommunity rail movement delivering social return on investment of nearly £18 for every £1 27 September, 2024 Community rail is engaging 125,000 people annually in a huge array of activities worth £129 million in social value to communities across Britain, new research has found.
27 September, 2024 Community rail is engaging 125,000 people annually in a huge array of activities worth £129 million in social value to communities across Britain, new research has found.
External linkFirst taster of new album to celebrate birth of the railways! 25 September, 2024 On 27 September 2024, the song ‘Pioneers’ will be released to mark the official one year count down to the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the birth of the modern railway.
25 September, 2024 On 27 September 2024, the song ‘Pioneers’ will be released to mark the official one year count down to the bicentenary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the birth of the modern railway.
Excitement builds for railway’s 200th anniversary in 2025 19 September, 20244 October, 2024 With just over 100 days to go until the start of a year-long celebration of 200 years of the modern railway in 2025, plans are being finalised to mark this historic milestone and explore rail’s past, present and future role in national life.
19 September, 20244 October, 2024 With just over 100 days to go until the start of a year-long celebration of 200 years of the modern railway in 2025, plans are being finalised to mark this historic milestone and explore rail’s past, present and future role in national life.
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.