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Celebrating 200 Years of Train Travel. Inspiring the Next Generation.

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Railway 200 won the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award at last night’s VisitEngland Excellence Awards 2025, held in Brighton. The awards highlight the very best of England’s outstanding tourism industry. It was the first time this special award has been given for a

Railway 200 won the Outstanding Contribution to Tourism Award at last night’s <a href="/VisitEngland/">VisitEngland</a> Excellence Awards 2025, held in Brighton. The awards highlight the very best of England’s outstanding tourism industry. It was the first time this special award has been given for a
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It’s hard to imagine Britain without fish and chips. But before the railways, it was impossible to keep fish fresh from the coast to the city. On National Fish & Chip Day, we celebrate the cultural and culinary significance of this beloved dish, and the crucial role played by the

It’s hard to imagine Britain without fish and chips. But before the railways, it was impossible to keep fish fresh from the coast to the city. On National Fish &amp; Chip Day, we celebrate the cultural and culinary significance of this beloved dish, and the crucial role played by the
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šŸŽ‰ The UK’s number one railway artwork has been announced today on George Stephenson's birthday! šŸš‚ From an original long list of 200, the winning artwork has been whittled down as the most popular which is ā€˜Train Landscape’ by Eric Ravilious from Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums Painted in

šŸŽ‰ The UK’s number one railway artwork has been announced today on George Stephenson's birthday! šŸš‚ 

From an original long list of 200, the winning artwork has been whittled down as the most popular which is ā€˜Train Landscape’ by Eric Ravilious from <a href="/AbdnArtMuseums/">Aberdeen Archives, Gallery & Museums</a> 

Painted in
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šŸšØšŸ“¢ New tour dates and destinations have been announced to visit the Railway 200 exhibition train, Inspiration. The train is now scheduled to stop at 27 locations across England, Scotland and Wales this year, with many more to follow in 2026. For a family-friendly, free day

šŸšØšŸ“¢ New tour dates and destinations have been announced to visit the Railway 200 exhibition train, Inspiration. The train is now scheduled to stop at 27 locations across England, Scotland and Wales this year, with many more to follow in 2026. 

For a family-friendly, free day
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Today marks Knit in Public Day and is an opportunity to knit a stitch in anniversary time as keen knitter Raye, ED&I Lead from Rail Delivery Group has created a Railway 200 knitting pattern. An increasingly popular pastime, why not give it a go? #Railway200

Today marks Knit in Public Day and is an opportunity to knit a stitch in anniversary time as keen knitter Raye, ED&amp;I Lead from <a href="/RailDeliveryGrp/">Rail Delivery Group</a> has created a Railway 200 knitting pattern. An increasingly popular pastime, why not give it a go?  

 #Railway200
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🌈For Pride Month, Lacey Freshwater at Network Rail talks about their role at Archway which exists to promote Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) inclusion within the organisation. One of the key themes for Railway 200 is 'Celebrating Railway People' and through

🌈For Pride Month, Lacey Freshwater at
<a href="/networkrail/">Network Rail</a> talks about their role at Archway which exists to promote Lesbian Gay Bisexual and Transgender (LGBT+) inclusion within the organisation.     

One of the key themes for Railway 200 is 'Celebrating Railway People' and through
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Working in partnership has always been a mark of success in the railway industry. For the Railway Charities, this is also true. It was great to be at the railway200 with Railway Benefit Fund and Transport Benevolent Fund helping out.

Working in partnership has always been a mark of success in the railway industry. For the Railway Charities, this is also true. It was great to be at the <a href="/railway200/">railway200</a> with <a href="/RBF1858/">Railway Benefit Fund</a> and <a href="/transportbfund/">Transport Benevolent Fund</a> helping out.
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It was amazing to meet Charlotte Warrington, a descendant of rail pioneer George Stephenson, whose historic journey in 1825 is the inspiration for the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Charlotte visited the #Railway200 stand at Rail Live, with a group of school children

It was amazing to meet Charlotte Warrington, a descendant of rail pioneer George Stephenson, whose historic journey in 1825 is the inspiration for the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. 

Charlotte visited the #Railway200 stand at Rail Live, with a group of school children
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Stations tick off with Railway Bear 200 Torquay, Paignton, Dawlish, Starcross, Exmouth, Exeter Central, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot While I had a weekend in Devon railway200

Stations tick off with Railway Bear 200

Torquay, Paignton, Dawlish, Starcross, Exmouth, Exeter Central, Okehampton, Exeter St Davids and Newton Abbot 

While I had a weekend in Devon 

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šŸš‚ The legendary #FlyingScotsman is coming to The Greatest Gathering in #Derby this August! Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of railway history and innovation for railway200. šŸŽŸļø Extra tickets on sale from 09.00 BST, Friday 27 June šŸ‘‰ ow.ly/tENV50WeyVn #Railway200

šŸš‚ The legendary #FlyingScotsman is coming to <a href="/greatestgather/">The Greatest Gathering</a> in #Derby this August!

Join us for a once-in-a-lifetime celebration of railway history and innovation for <a href="/railway200/">railway200</a>.

šŸŽŸļø Extra tickets on sale from 09.00 BST, Friday 27 June šŸ‘‰ ow.ly/tENV50WeyVn

#Railway200
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Exciting news: This September we'll be opening the doors of our depot for a rare chance to go behind the scenes at Heaton TrainCare Centre as we mark an incredible 150 years of service. The event will see Sir Nigel Gresley steam engine in appearance, along with a range of our

Exciting news: This September we'll be opening the doors of our depot for a rare chance to go behind the scenes at Heaton TrainCare Centre as we mark an incredible 150 years of service.

The event will see Sir Nigel Gresley steam engine in appearance, along with a range of our
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Inspiration, the Railway 200 exhibition train, opens to the public this Friday at Severn Valley Railway. Watch the video below on the 'story of the train' and the people involved in bringing it to life. From conception to delivery, there are so many partners to thank in developing

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The railway200/Network Rail/National Railway Museum/GB Railfreight new exhibition train ā€œInspirationā€ has launched today as a FREE travelling visitor attraction and it is, as predicted, brilliant. I was let aboard to see it ahead of the crowds & VIPs. So, a quick thread on it! (1/7)

The <a href="/railway200/">railway200</a>/<a href="/networkrail/">Network Rail</a>/<a href="/RailwayMuseum/">National Railway Museum</a>/<a href="/GBRailfreight/">GB Railfreight</a> new exhibition train ā€œInspirationā€ has launched today as a FREE travelling visitor attraction and it is, as predicted, brilliant. I was let aboard to see it ahead of the crowds &amp; VIPs. So, a quick thread on it!  (1/7)
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Our Chair @BackBorwick at the launch of @Railway200's Inspiration train today, which will tour 60 destinations across Britain exhibiting 200 years of rail history. See @Railway200's tour route for your nearest stop to visit the exhibition: railway200.co.uk/inspiration

Our Chair @BackBorwick at the launch of @Railway200's Inspiration train today, which will tour 60 destinations across Britain exhibiting 200 years of rail history.  See @Railway200's tour route for your nearest stop to visit the exhibition:
railway200.co.uk/inspiration
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We're at #Paddington railway station for the launch of the railway200 Exhibition Train, #Inspiration! It will be visiting our Derby site as part of The Greatest Gathering this August. Last few tickets for #TheGreatestGathering on sale tomorrow at 09.00 BST šŸ‘‰ alstom.com/greatest-gathe…

We're at #Paddington railway station for the launch of the <a href="/railway200/">railway200</a> Exhibition Train, #Inspiration!

It will be visiting our Derby site as part of <a href="/greatestgather/">The Greatest Gathering</a> this August.

Last few tickets for #TheGreatestGathering on sale tomorrow at 09.00 BST šŸ‘‰ alstom.com/greatest-gathe…
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The train is here! Today after what started as an idea in a meeting room, we're finally launching Inspiration, an exhibition train set to tour the country for the anniversary year. Inside you'll find interactive exhibits and displays, more on the history of rail and uncover

The train is here!  Today after what started as an idea in a meeting room, we're finally launching Inspiration, an exhibition train set to tour the country for the anniversary year.   

Inside you'll find interactive exhibits and displays, more on the history of rail and uncover
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Great to be at the launch of the #Railway200 exhibition train ā€˜Inspiration’ at London Paddington today. With themes covering the Past, Present and Future, the train has got some really engaging elements on-board! Opens at Severn Valley Railway tomorrow. Head to the railway200 site

Great to be at the launch of the #Railway200 exhibition train ā€˜Inspiration’ at London Paddington today. With themes covering the Past, Present and Future, the train has got some really engaging elements on-board! Opens at <a href="/svrofficialsite/">Severn Valley Railway</a> tomorrow. Head to the <a href="/railway200/">railway200</a> site
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It was a great event yesterday to launch Inspiration, the Railway 200 exhibition train at Paddington Station. Even Sam Ryder stopped by on his way to Glastonbury! If you haven't already, read the full press release here railway200.co.uk/unique-exhibit… #Railway200

It was a great event yesterday to launch Inspiration, the Railway 200 exhibition train at Paddington Station. Even Sam Ryder stopped by on his way to Glastonbury!

If you haven't already, read the full press release here railway200.co.uk/unique-exhibit…

#Railway200