Poet Laureate marks railway bicentenary with commemorative poem 29 August, 202529 August, 2025 The 200th anniversary of the modern railway has been celebrated with a commemorative poem from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage CBE.
External linkRailway 200 Devon and Cornwall Stamp Trail 27 August, 2025 As part of the celebrations we’ve launched a limited edition Stamp Trail at stations across Devon and Cornwall.
External linkUnique exhibition train visits National Railway Museum as part of 200 years of the modern railway and the museum’s 50th birthday 22 August, 2025 Interactive, hands-on displays tell the story of the past, present and future of railways, from their beginnings to careers and future developments.
External linkGreat Western Railway battery train sets new world distance record of 200 miles to celebrate Railway 200 in style 21 August, 2025 Great Western Railway today set a new world record for the furthest distance travelled by a battery-electric train on a single charge.
External linkRailway 200 Inspiration Train is a great success at Norwich and Lowestoft 15 August, 202528 August, 2025 Over 5,700 people have visited the special Railway 200 exhibition train during its eight days in Norwich and Lowestoft.
External linkWorld’s first Pride parade on a train takes place at Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering 8 August, 2025 Procession led by drag performers showcased the rail industry’s commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
External linkNominations invited for most life-changing station of past 200 years 6 August, 2025 The search is on to find Britain’s most life-changing railway station, as nominations open for the World Cup of Stations 2025.
External linkRAIL 200 bookazine celebrates the 200th Anniversary of the British Railway Network 4 August, 20256 August, 2025 September marks the 200th anniversary of the British railway network, and to recognise the occasion, three of Bauer Media’s leading transport brands have joined forces for the publication of its RAIL 200 bookazine.
External linkWorld’s largest railway festival opens as part of Railway 200 1 August, 2025 Three-day event marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
External linkFree exhibitions for Railway 200, now open at London Liverpool Street 31 July, 2025 Network Rail is inviting passengers and station users of all ages to explore new exhibitions on railway photography and history at London Liverpool Street, Britain’s busiest station.
External linkNext stop Bluebell Railway as special exhibition train Inspiration is expected to see over 2,000 visitors 25 July, 202528 July, 2025 Inspiration is open to visitors at Horsted Keynes station on the Bluebell Railway until 29 July, and entry is free with a valid Bluebell Railway ticket.
Rail Director latest edition: Railway 200’s unique exhibition train inspires new audiences 25 July, 202529 July, 2025 Alan Hyde from the national Railway 200 team recaps on this year’s bicentenary celebration so far and what’s coming down the tracks in this landmark year for a British invention that changed the world.
External linkRailway enthusiast Francis Bourgeois helps The Royal Mint celebrate 200 years of British railways with special commemorative coin 25 July, 202527 July, 2025 The Royal Mint has released a new commemorative coin celebrating the 200th anniversary of Britain's modern railway, with renowned train enthusiast and social media personality Francis Bourgeois striking the first coin.
External linkCountdown to S&DR200 celebrations in September 24 July, 202531 July, 2025 Excitement is building for S&DR200's celebrations across County Durham and Tees Valley as the festival counts down to the Stockton & Darlington Railway's 200th anniversary on 27 September 2025.
External linkOver a thousand people visit Inspiration train over two days at Margate station 23 July, 2025 Special train showcasing the past, present and future of our railway attracts young people to careers on the network, with the Bluebell Railway the next stop on the tour.
External linkInspiration comes to London Waterloo as special Railway 200 train makes latest visit 18 July, 2025 The special Railway 200 Exhibition Train 'Inspiration' has arrived at London Waterloo as part of its year-long tour across Britain.
External linkA brush with fame: Striking portrait of Network Rail ‘hidden hero’ unveiled on special exhibition train 16 July, 2025 The special portrait, on display for one day only, formed part of the ‘Partner Zone’ coach of the Railway 200 exhibition train named Inspiration – celebrating the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
External link21st Century Folk returns to BBC Radio 2 with songs inspired by train stories to celebrate 200 years of train travel around the UK 16 July, 2025 Five folk acts are writing and composing a song about people whose lives have been influenced by - or changed track - thanks to trains.
External linkPete Waterman’s Making Tracks model railway heading for Alstom’s The Greatest Gathering in Derby 14 July, 202515 July, 2025 Alstom partners with Key Model World on The Greatest Gathering’s Model Railway Village.
External linkAmateur artists asked to come up with fresh take on famous British Railways posters in new competition 14 July, 202516 July, 2025 Artists of all ages, who can help Northern celebrate two centuries of railway history and promote tourist destinations in the North of England, are being encouraged to enter a new competition.
