External linkRadio 3 celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with an all-day broadcast 8 September, 2025 This September, BBC Radio 3 broadcasts from a train for an entire day, as the network marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway with Train Tracks, including five live programmes across the country.
External linkIconic Scottish rail depot opens for bicentenary 8 September, 2025 Glasgow Traincare Centre marks its 150th anniversary with first public open day in 25 years
Poet Laureate marks railway bicentenary with commemorative poem 5 September, 20255 September, 2025 The 200th anniversary of the modern railway has been celebrated with a commemorative poem from Poet Laureate Simon Armitage CBE.
The train at platform 1 is from 2075… 3 September, 202525 September, 2025 First published in Rail Magazine Is this the train of the future, as imagined by an Applied Futurist for LNER? Andy comfort reports. Passengers boarding trains at London King's Cross have been given a glimpse of what the future could hold for rail travel. As part of the Railway 200 celebrations, LNER has been trying…
9 to 5: The changing face of commuting 3 September, 202525 September, 2025 Thousands of workers stepping off their morning train has become an enduring image of the railway. But the custom of commuting has constantly evolved, as Christian Wolmar reports.
Railtrack errors to the Network Rail era 3 September, 202530 September, 2025 First published in Rail Magazine Our final extract from Bradley's Railway Guide: A Journey through Two Centuries of British Railway History, 1825-2025 takes us to 2000...and an accident that would change the face of the railway. Private Eye's cover of December 15 2000 makes fun of the dismal situation into which Britain's railways had just…
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 linkDarlington Station to Welcome ‘Inspiration’ Exhibition Train 26 August, 20252 September, 2025 Railway 200’s Inspiration will arrive at Darlington on Wednesday 10 September 2025 and will spend a week telling the rich history of 200-years of engineering firsts and world-changing innovation.
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.
