Railway 200
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Born in Britain, rail quickly spread around the world. January kicks off with Railway 200 - the New Year whistle event!
In January the celebrations kick off with the Railway 200 - New Year whistle event.
All the Great Little Trains of Wales heritage railways are involved. Our social media channels will be full of whistles, 12 noon on 1 January.
What is Railway 200?
The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.
Railway 200 will be a year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway.
Learn more about Railway 200 online at https://railway200.co.uk/