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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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.

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New songs and poems to celebrate 200 years of passengers & pioneers

14 March, 202517 March, 2025

The album titled ‘Passengers & Pioneers’ features original songs by folk singer Sam Slatcher complimented by poems from Lizzie Lovejoy, Carmen Marcus, Rowan McCabe and Harry Gallagher.

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Little Loco Goes To School

12 March, 202512 March, 2025

County Councillors in Durham have joined forces with the Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway to give primary school children a treat. Each child in schools located along the old railway line will be given a free copy of Little Loco’s BIG Day written by archaeologist Caroline Hardie and illustrated by fellow archaeologist John Pickin.

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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