An update from Southeastern colleague, Mark Jones, on behalf of the Seaside Museum, Herne Bay, and Whitstable Museum

• 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 Waterloo station (18-19 July) and Bluebell Railway (23-29 July) across Network Rail’s Southern region.
• More than 200,000 visitors expected. Register to receive updates before bookings open

• The iconic ‘Network SouthEast’ livery has been restored on a Southeastern Networker train
• The train has been named ‘Chris Green’ in recognition of his outstanding contribution to the railway we know today
• Train painting and special event delivered in partnership between Southeastern, Angel Trains, Wabtec, Network SouthEast Friends and Network Rail
• The train will remain on the Southeastern network and will be used in regular passenger service as well as for charity rail tours and other Railway 200 events