Artist's impression of visitors looking at train carriage displays
Artist's impression of visitors looking at train carriage displays
Artist's impression of visitors looking at train carriage displays

Welcome to प्रेरणा

Discover the past, present and future of railways on our incredible exhibition train प्रेरणा, touring Britain from 27 June 2025.

Sporting an eye-catching livery, visitors young and old will go on a journey of discovery exploring the railway’s 200-year story of innovation, brought to life by interactive exhibitions and hands-on activities.

Artist's impression of visitors looking at train carriage displays

What's inside प्रेरणा?

Curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum, Inspiration’s exhibition carriages are:

  • Railway Firsts: Showcasing groundbreaking innovations in railway history
  • Wonderlab on Wheels: Offering engaging hands-on activities to explore the science and engineering behind railways
  • Your Railway Future: Uncovering some of the more hidden roles in rail and encouraging people to consider a career in rail to shape the next 200 years
Two artist's impression of visitors looking at train carriage displays

The first three months timetable

तारीख जगह
27 जून – 6 जुलाई 2025 सेवर्न वैली रेलवे, किडरमिन्स्टर, वॉर्सेस्टरशायर
8 – 10 जुलाई 2025 बर्मिंघम मूर स्ट्रीट स्टेशन
12 – 15 जुलाई 2025 लंदन यूस्टन स्टेशन
18 – 19 जुलाई 2025 लंदन वाटरलू स्टेशन
20 – 21 जुलाई 2025 मार्गेट स्टेशन, केंट
23 – 29 जुलाई 2025 ब्लूबेल रेलवे, ससेक्स
1 – 3 अगस्त 2025 एल्सटॉम की लिटचर्च लेन साइट, डर्बी ('द ग्रेटेस्ट गैदरिंग' के लिए)
7 – 10 अगस्त 2025 नॉर्विच स्टेशन, नॉरफ़ॉक
11 – 14 अगस्त 2025 लोवेस्टोफ़्ट स्टेशन, सफ़ोक
16 – 17 अगस्त 2025 फ्रेटलाइनर डोनकास्टर रेलपोर्ट, साउथ यॉर्कशायर
23 – 31 अगस्त 2025 राष्ट्रीय रेलवे संग्रहालय, यॉर्क
10 – 17 सितंबर 2025 डार्लिंगटन स्टेशन, काउंटी डरहम
20 सितंबर – 1 अक्टूबर 2025 लोकोमोशन संग्रहालय, शिल्डन, काउंटी डरहम

Answers to questions

Bookings will open shortly after Easter. By registering your interest below, you’ll be among the first to know about event updates, including dates, locations, and ticketing information via email.

Yes. Admission to the train will be free, but normal entry charges to heritage railwayएस and private sites where it is located will apply.

We welcome group bookings of up to 30 people. Please note that due to the nature of the experience, we are unable to offer private or exclusive sessions. However, we’ll do our best to accommodate your group together within a regular time slot.

Yes, by registering your interest below, you’ll be among the first to know about event updates, including dates, locations, and ticketing information via email.

Yes. We’re keen that as many people as possible have the opportunity to visit and have as enjoyable and educational an experience as possible.  The train is not designed for mobility scooters. 

Those who are unable to visit the train in person should be able to enjoy a virtual visitor experience. 

There is no age limit for visitors. The exhibition train offers something of interest for all age groups to enjoy.  

Yes, you can certainly visit the train more than once during the tour! However, we encourage visitors to consider attending just once if possible. This allows us to share this unique experience with as many people as possible during its 12-month journey. 

प्रेरणा will visit about 60 locations across England, स्कॉटलैंड and Wales over 12 months. This will include every region in England. 

Register your interest

We’ll be announcing details of how to book free tickets shortly and you can get the inside track, straight to your inbox, by signing up for email updates today.

We anticipate high demand for this unique experience.

By clicking ‘Register interest’ below, I confirm I have read the रेलवे 200 गोपनीयता नीति और रेलवे 200 द्वारा मेरे व्यक्तिगत डेटा का प्रबंधन करने पर सहमत हूं।