What does Railway 200 mean to us?
At Southeastern, we are gearing up for a year of celebration and opportunity
A year-long celebration of our history and our future
On This Day will shine a spotlight on the birthdays and special events happening on our railway in 2025
Do you have a Railway 200 story to share?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
What is Railway 200?
The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.
Latest news
Global ‘whistle-up’ on New Year’s Day signals start of rail’s 200th anniversary
- Biggest railway heritage mass participation event ever – more than 50 railways and up to 200 locos to sound off with whistles and horns to start year-long celebration (local activity listed in Notes to Editors).
- Overseas railways, train modellers Hornby, commemorative loco 910 and Thomas & Friends™ to join in.
- Public invited to get involved and share activity on social media.
Excitement builds for railway’s 200th anniversary across the south of England
- Railway 200 celebrations on track, as more partners get on board
- International festival programme unveiled, inspired by journey that changed the world
- National rail sale, largest assembly of trains and rail exhibits, national locomotive ‘whistle-off’, and much more!
What does Railway 200 mean to us?
At Southeastern, we are gearing up for a year of celebration and opportunity
