Two hundred years of railway history celebrated at London’s oldest station
The railway in Kent, East Sussex and South East London has kicked off a year of celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the railway with an event at Deptford – the oldest railway station in London.
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.
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Two hundred years of railway history celebrated at London’s oldest station
The railway in Kent, East Sussex and South East London has kicked off a year of celebration marking the 200th anniversary of the railway with an event at Deptford – the oldest railway station in London.

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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.