South Eastern Railway's Railway 200 highlights for 2025
A review of a fantastic year, celebrating the very best of our railway's past, present and future.
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
Volunteers take 200-mile challenge for loco restoration fund
- Teams to power record-breaking hand pump trolley in fundraising relay
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
Thousands of visitors flock to Ashford's Train Maintenance Centre for a special Railway 200 open day
Gates opened at 10:00, and visitors poured in to enjoy a rare behind-the-scenes glimpse into one of the biggest and busiest depots in the south east.
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South Eastern Railway's Railway 200 highlights for 2025
A review of a fantastic year, celebrating the very best of our railway's past, present and future.
Bookings still open for the unique touring exhibition train coming to London Victoria this month
- 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.
- Co-curated with the National Railway Museum, 30,000 have already visited and 88% would recommend it to a friend
Southeastern delivers 200 Toys to Kent Children in Railway 200 Christmas celebration
- Festive enterTRAINment to Canterbury combined charitable giving with family fun as railway industry marks bicentenary year
- Special Christmas service also provided chance to play games on board UK’s fastest train service
Southeastern is offering great value advance fares and adding a further 29 services per week from 14 December