Launched in January 2025, Railway 200 is a year-long, nationwide campaign marking 200 years since the Stockton & Darlington Railway—the world’s first modern railway—opened in 1825.

Through events and activities across the UK, it will celebrate rail’s remarkable past, its role today, and its importance to a sustainable future. The campaign also aims to inspire a new generation to pursue careers in rail.

Communities, rail groups, and others are invited to get involved. Railway 200 will showcase how the railway shaped and continues to shape national life.

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