External linkScotland welcomes ‘Inspiration’ train celebrating 200 years of the railway 11 October, 202513 October, 2025 A special exhibition train, celebrating 200 years of the railway, has arrived at Glasgow Central Station today (Saturday 11 October), marking the start of the Scottish leg of its nationwide tour.
External linkRailway scenes by famous artist on display at Birmingham New Street 8 October, 202510 October, 2025 Unveiled as part of this year's Railway 200 celebrations, the nine pictures of the past and present railway in Birmingham recognise the important role and presence it has had in the city and across the West Midlands since the first station opened in 1838.
Liverpool on the Rails: A City Shaped by Trains 7 October, 20259 October, 2025 The narrative of Liverpool is inextricably linked with the evolution of the railway. For six years in the early 2000s, I had the privilege of managing railway stations, a job that offered a unique perspective on the vital role of this infrastructure. Each day could be a new and diverse experience. Observing the myriad of…
External linkSWR opens new reflective garden to honour London Necropolis Railway 3 October, 20258 October, 2025 The garden, is one of the company’s legacy projects for Railway 200, the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
Hundreds honour George Stephenson in rail’s 200th anniversary 30 September, 2025 Chesterfield’s Holy Trinity Church welcomed more than 800 people over the weekend as it staged a two-day celebration marking 200 years since the dawn of the modern railway.
External linkScarborough’s big bench brings 200 together for rail anniversary 30 September, 20251 October, 2025 Scarborough made railway history once again this week, as 239 people squeezed onto the town’s world-famous station bench to mark Railway 200.
External linkDisplay of railway connections opens at Rye 29 September, 2025 The display of posters with blue plaques coincided with national celebrations to mark 200 years of the modern railways.
External linkThe Duke of Edinburgh Visits County Durham and Tees Valley as Part of S&DR200 Anniversary Celebrations 26 September, 202527 September, 2025 On Friday 26th September S&DR200 was delighted to welcome His Royal Highness The Duke of Edinburgh who attended celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the first journey on the Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR).
The railway that changed the world 26 September, 20257 October, 2025 Caroline Hardie, Trustee of Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, takes us back to when and where it all began… Two hundred years ago tomorrow, on September 27 1825, the Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR) opened. This 26-mile line in the North East of England was to have a significant impact on the country…
The value of the ‘railway effect’ 25 September, 20257 October, 2025 Richard Evans, Head of Policy at Rail Delivery Group, looks at 200 years of delivering economic prosperity through connecting people and places. In 1825, the first public railway carried passengers across the English countryside, setting in motion not just an engineering revolution, but an industrial one too. Imagine the awe and excitement of those first…
External linkStunning Richmond railway station restored to its Art Deco glory during anniversary month 25 September, 2025 South Western Railway (SWR) has completed a stunning restoration of Richmond station, one of London’s most iconic railway buildings.
External linkA week of celebrations about the past, present and future of the Railways to mark 200th year anniversary 23 September, 202523 September, 2025 Locomotion, Shildon will be celebrating with a week of free events (20–28 September) to commemorate the 200-year anniversary of the Stockton and Darlington Railway, encouraging local communities, families and rail enthusiasts alike to participate in this momentous celebration of the past, present and future of the railways.
External linkDressed for Departure: rail fashion as part of Railway 200 19 September, 2025 Dressed for Departure brings together historic fashion, artworks and objects that reflect on how engineering advances reshaped lives and culture.
External linkPhD student’s documentary on 200 years of rail to air on BBC Radio 4 19 September, 202522 September, 2025 The 30-minute audio piece airs celebrating the 200-year anniversary of passenger rail by using a mixture of soundscapes. The unique soundtrack is made up of interviews, narration, and railway sounds in place of musical instruments.
External linkChannel 4 Documentary Series Celebrates 200 Years of Train Travel 17 September, 202530 September, 2025 In keeping with this year’s Railway 200 celebrations, two episodes of the new series spotlight Britain’s pioneering early railway engineers: George and Robert Stephenson, and Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
External linkMurals unveiled at Leamington Spa Station celebrating 200th anniversary of rail 17 September, 2025 New murals depicting rail through the ages have been unveiled at Leamington Spa Station, one week ahead of the modern railway’s 200th anniversary.
Railway 200 and Alzheimer’s Research UK: on track for a cure 15 September, 202515 September, 2025 Railway 200 is a celebration of the anniversary of the modern railway and two centuries of treasured rail memories and journeys. As part of its milestone year, Railway 200 has partnered with Alzheimer’s Research UK to raise vital funds, awareness, and help protect rail memories for the future. Because if nothing changes, one in two…
200 to celebrate 200: GWR sets battery record 13 September, 202524 September, 2025 Great Western Railway's battery-powered Class 230 has broken the world record for the longest journey on a single charge.
Roll camera! UK’s last cinema carriage returns for Railway 200 11 September, 2025 The UK’s last remaining cinema carriage has been lovingly restored and will host its first screening in 37 years for a special Railway 200 celebration.
External linkNew train artwork celebrating 200 years of railway history and Northern’s long serving colleagues unveiled in Manchester 11 September, 202512 September, 2025 Northern has unveiled new artwork, covering the full length of a two-carriage train both inside and outside, to celebrate key moments and people in railway history.
