Historic railway van returns to Dover for Special Remembrance event
The Cavell Van, which transported Britain's Unknown Warrior and executed war heroes, marked an emotional homecoming as part of Railway 200 celebrations
Special opportunity to visit the Cavell Van at the former Dover Western Docks railway station
- Port of Dover are hosting the Cavell Van and the public is welcome to view it on selected dates in November
- First time the wagon has returned to Dover since the transportation of the Unknown Warrior in 1920
- Entry is only via a valid ticket for the selected date and time. Tickets are not available at the main gate.
Volunteers take 200-mile challenge for loco restoration fund
- Teams to power record-breaking hand pump trolley in fundraising relay
Bookings now open for unique touring exhibition train coming to London Victoria in December
- Bicentenary train, Inspiration, will visit London Victoria station 18-20 December as part of its journey to 60 locations across Britain over 12 months, promoting rail innovation and careers.
- Inspiration will also visit Southampton (14-16 December)
- Co-curated with the National Railway Museum, 30,000 have already visited and 88% would recommend it to a friend
Over 250 people join a very special Network SouthEast metro tour to celebrate Railway 200
- Special charter tour of the Southeastern metro network included lesser-used junctions, routes and a train wash
- Tour departed London Victoria on the special Railway 200 Networker, 465908
- Almost £10,000 to be donated to the Railway 200 charities
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Historic railway van returns to Dover for Special Remembrance event
The Cavell Van, which transported Britain's Unknown Warrior and executed war heroes, marked an emotional homecoming as part of Railway 200 celebrations
Special opportunity to visit the Cavell Van at the former Dover Western Docks railway station
- Port of Dover are hosting the Cavell Van and the public is welcome to view it on selected dates in November
- First time the wagon has returned to Dover since the transportation of the Unknown Warrior in 1920
- Entry is only via a valid ticket for the selected date and time. Tickets are not available at the main gate.
Ashford station launches a fresh new 'time tunnel' for Railway 200
Those of you passing through Ashford International station will have noticed the brilliant new ‘time tunnel’ installation that was unveiled by local school children last month, to celebrate Railway 200.
