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Railway 200: Bookings are now open for the unique touring exhibition train coming to Kent this July

  • Bicentenary train, Inspiration, will visit Margate station from 20-21 July as one of 60 locations across Britain over 12 months, promoting rail innovation and careers.
  • Inspiration will also visit London Waterloo station (18-19 July) and the Bluebell Railway (23-29 July) across Network Rail’s Southern region.
  • More than 200,000 visitors expected.
  • Tickets are now available to book for visits from 27 June to 1 October.
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Railway 200 exhibition opens at Herne Bay’s Seaside Museum

  • Exhibition commemorating 200 years of railway opened to the public last week 
  • Curator Mark Jones hosted opening event at Herne Bay’s Seaside Museum 
  • Trove of vintage photos, posters and uniforms on display until 19 July  
Elmers End birthday April 2025

Elmers End Station marks 161 years with new teddy mascot

  • Erin Jessop, 12, wins design-a-bear contest with heart-themed teddy now joining station's mascot collection.
  • Celebrations included arts and crafts, music, and a teddy bear’s picnic at the historic Elmers End station.
  • Bear collection has raised over £2,000 for charity and supported community events, including during the pandemic.