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railway200

@railway200

Celebrating 200 Years of Train Travel. Inspiring the Next Generation.

Joined April 2023

railway200
@railway200
Jan 1, 2025
Today marked the first day of the anniversary year since the birth of the modern railway, 200 years ago. To commemorate the occasion a #Railway200 Whistle-Up took place at 12 noon where enthusiasts around the globe sounded their horns and blew their whistles. Watch the best bits!
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railway200
@railway200
Feb 5, 2025
Today BBC Daytime has announced a commission of a two-part series: 200 Years of The Railways presented by Michael Portillo which will air on BBC Two later this year. The #Railway200 national team are looking forward to this one! bbc.co.uk/mediacentre/20…
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@railway200
Dec 31, 2024
Sarah Hodgson, a volunteer with the Tanfield Railway in County Durham, explains the origins of train horns and whistles ahead of a global Whistle-Up at midday tomorrow (New Year’s Day) to signal the start of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. railway200.co.uk/global-whistle…
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Today is #WorldChocolateDay and did you know that Cadbury Bournville was a major rail user for 90 years? In 1947 Cadbury even exported chocolate to Switzerland by train! The precious freight of chocolatey goodness operated via the Harwich to Hook of Holland train ferry. To find
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The #Railway200 campaign has launched a new-look timeline today which takes us on a scenic, interactive tour of the past, present and future of rail. Explore the timeline here: railway200.co.uk/timeline/
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A celebratory cacophony of train locomotive whistles and horns at midday on 1 January 2025 will signal the start of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Send in your clips and images to [email protected] railway200.co.uk/global-whistle…
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@railway200
Jun 26, 2025
The train is here! Today after what started as an idea in a meeting room, we're finally launching Inspiration, an exhibition train set to tour the country for the anniversary year. Inside you'll find interactive exhibits and displays, more on the history of rail and uncover
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📢🚨Bookings are now open to visit the unique Railway 200 touring exhibition train, Inspiration, which launches on 27 June. 🟡The train will visit 60 locations in Britain over a year. 🔴Spaces are limited, so book your free ticket to this inspiring visitor
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On 27 September 1825, George Stephenson’s steam-powered Locomotion No. 1 transported hundreds of passengers between Shildon, Darlington and Stockton. Today we commemorate it's journey through a UK £2 coin in partnership with The Royal Mint. #Railway200 railway200.co.uk/railways-200th…
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And the greatest gathering it was! @AlstomUK historic Derby Litchurch Lane Works recently hosted the world's largest-ever gathering of historic and modern trains and rail-related exhibits – The Greatest Gathering. Inspiration, the Railway 200 exhibition train was on display,
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Record breakers! 🎉 @GWR has smashed the world record for the longest train journey on a single battery charge 🔋 The train operator reached 200 miles – beating the previous record of 139 miles and marking 200 years of the modern railway. Congratulations! @NetworkRail
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Throwback to last weekend @thegreatestgathering! 🚂 Hats off to @AlstomUK for a fantastic Railway 200-inspired event 👏 Photo credits - Alstom (2025) and Avanti West Coast by Andy Doyle (2025). #Railway200 #TheGreatestGathering
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@railway200
Sep 19, 2024
2025 is the 200th anniversary of the modern railway. Railway 200 acknowledges this historic milestone with a year long celebration. For more information visit railway200.co.uk #Railway200
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@railway200
Jan 22, 2025
2025 marks the 200th anniversary of the railway. Since first passengers travelled by train, rail has enhanced quality of life. HS2 staff & contractors are pictured celebrating this milestone on a newly-built section of Colne Valley Viaduct, the longest railway bridge in the UK!
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