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Photo: Avanti West Coast
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Photo: Jack Boskett/Railway200

Welcome

In 2025 Railway 200 celebrated the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Thousands of events and activities celebrated a British innovation that changed the world.

The Railway 200 exhibition train Inspiration completed its tour in June 2026.

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About Railway 200

2025 was 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.
Girl and volunteer on board Inspiration train

Commemorative Review of Railway 200

A look back at the incredible work of the organisations, partners, volunteers and enthusiasts who made Railway 200 unforgettable.
Railway 200 exhibition train 'Inspiration' exterior

Welcome to Inspiration

Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train, Inspiration, tours Britain until June 2026.
Locomotion at Stockton station 100th anniversary

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.

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An image of the Railway 200 interactive map - the map of the U.K. with pins highlighting the event's location

Find out what happened near you

Thousands of activities and events have happened throughout the UK and beyond to celebrate Railway 200. Discover what took place near you using the map.
Children at the Watercress Line

Organised an activity or event?

If you organised something, tell us about it so we can add it to our records.

The Great Rail Tales podcast

Great Rail Tales is a collection of short engaging, moving, funny and often surprising stories about our railway that cover all aspects of railway life, from the past, to the present and into the future.

Latest news – how rail continues to shape national life

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Protecting railway memories for the future

To celebrate the anniversary and create a better future, Railway 200 partnered 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.

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