How to celebrate Railway 200 in 2025

2025 is a big year for the railway. It’s the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington railway, which is generally considered the world’s first commercial railway venture.

Celebrations are getting underway, so Stef had a chat with Emma Robertson and Anthony Coulls to find out what’s being planned. Emma is the Railway 200 Programme Manager for GBRTT and Anthony is Senior Curator for Rail Transport and Technology at the National Railway Museum.

What is Railway 200 celebrating?
What we’re going to see throughout the year
Railway 200 merchandise
The exhibition train - Inspiration
The Greatest Gathering
NRM 50 and S&D 200
How to get involved

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