New treasure trove of free railway learning resources to inspire next generation of innovators in bicentenary year 20 February, 2025 A new teacher and parent toolkit has been launched to inspire more young people to consider a career in the railway.
External linkGTR offers 9,000 train tickets for children to celebrate bicentenary of rail at historic Bluebell Railway 19 February, 2025 Britain’s biggest train operator, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has joined forces with one of the country’s finest preserved heritage rail routes, the Bluebell Railway, to celebrate 200 years of train travel.
External linkGreen Signals podcast: How to celebrate Railway 200 in 2025 18 February, 202520 February, 2025 Emma Roberts from the Railway 200 national team features in the most recent Green Signals podcast series. In the 15 minute segment you can find out a bit more about Railway 200, highlights so far and what is yet to come.
External linkVote for your favourite UK railway artwork to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway 16 February, 202517 February, 2025 Art lovers across the world are being invited to choose their favourite UK railway-themed artworks, as part of this year’s celebration of 200 years of the modern railway.
External linkTop of the Tracks: Nothing beats discovering new music for your train commute 13 February, 202514 February, 2025 A Spotify playlist of the top 30 tunes for your commute have been developed, as voted for by the British public.
External linkCelebrations for Marshlink rail line anniversary 13 February, 202514 February, 2025 Celebrations have been held to mark the anniversary of the opening of the railway line between Hastings and Ashford International.
External linkTwo hundred years of railway history celebrated at London’s oldest station 10 February, 202514 February, 2025 The railway in Kent, East Sussex and South East London has kicked off a year of celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the railway with an event at Deptford – the oldest railway station in London.
Railway 200 and Yash Raj Films join hands 10 February, 2025 As part of plans to mark 200 years of the modern railway in 2025, called Railway 200, Britain’s railway joins hands with India’s biggest film production company, Yash Raj Films, for a unique UK-India cultural celebration to highlight the unifying power of love.
External linkBritain’s railway to recruit 2,000 apprentices in its 200th anniversary year 10 February, 2025 To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2025 (10-16 February), Britain’s railway announced today that it plans to recruit 2,000 apprentices during its bicentenary this year, and at least 10,000 over the next five years.
New-look, interactive timeline tracks evolution & impact of rail across Britain and the world 7 February, 202510 February, 2025 The Railway 200 campaign has launched a new-look timeline which takes us on a scenic, interactive tour of the past, present and future of rail.
External linkRailway 200: Celebrating 200 years of rail through the lens of branding 6 February, 2025 From the earliest liveries to today's vibrant vinyl wraps, the evolution of rail branding offers a fascinating journey of its own.
External linkAvanti West Coast onboard to celebrate Railway 200 5 February, 20258 February, 2025 Avanti West Coast names a Pendolino Railway 200 as part of its plans to mark 200 years of Britain's modern railway.
External link200 Years of the Railways – Michael Portillo presents two-part special and two new series 5 February, 2025 BBC Daytime commissions two-part series: 200 Years of The Railways which will air on BBC Two later this year.
External linkAlstom to host Britain’s biggest rail celebration as part of Railway 200 30 January, 2025 Alstom’s Derby site will be home to the UK’s largest temporary gathering of historic rolling stock in August 2025
External linkNational Railway Museum announces plans for 50th birthday year and the bicentenary of the railways 24 January, 2025 The National Railway Museum is gearing up for a landmark year of exhibitions, events, celebrations and a grand reopening, as it celebrates its 50th birthday in tandem with the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
Rail Director latest edition: Featuring Railway 200 23 January, 202527 January, 2025 Alan Hyde from the national Railway 200 team highlights why this year’s 200th anniversary of the modern railway is a unique opportunity for shared storytelling and for the railway to remind people of its role and purpose in national life.
External linkRailway 200 launches in Wales 23 January, 202523 January, 2025 Wales is geared up to mark 200 years of passenger rail travel this year as the UK marks the historic anniversary of the advent of the modern rail.
HS2 celebrates Railway 200 at newly built Colne Valley Viaduct 22 January, 202522 January, 2025 This year marks the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Since the first passengers travelled by train, rail travel has boosted our prosperity and enhanced the quality of our lives. HS2 staff and contractors are pictured here celebrating this national milestone on a newly built section of Colne Valley Viaduct, the longest railway bridge in…
External linkStockton & Darlington Railway Future on the Right Track with National Lottery Heritage Fund Grant 18 January, 202520 January, 2025 The grant awarded to The Friends of the Stockton & Darlington Railway will allow the charity to build upon the bicentenary celebrations and secure the long-term legacy of this internationally important 26-mile-long heritage site.
External linkLNER Unveils ‘Darlington’ Livery as it Celebrates 200 Years of the Railway 14 January, 202514 January, 2025 To kick off a year of celebrations, LNER has unveiled a commemorative livery on one of its Azuma trains to mark 200 years since the first passenger journey on the world-famous Stockton & Darlington Railway (S&DR).
