Railway 200 will be a year-long nationwide campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway. The Railway 200 website describes the many aspects of this initiative….

“The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.

Alongside other activities, Railway 200 will endeavour to inspire a new generation of young pioneering talent to choose a career in rail. It invites community, rail and other groups to get involved.

Starting in January 2025, a wide variety of activities and events are being planned to celebrate rail’s remarkable past, its role today, and its importance to a sustainable future.

Four main themes will be explored:

• Skills & Education
• Innovation, Technology & Environment
• Heritage, Culture & Tourism
• Celebrating Railway People

 

As part of Railway 200, three councils, Darlington, Durham, Stockton-on-Tees and Tees Valley Combined Authority, have joined forces with a range of local, national, and international partners, to deliver a nine month festival of internationally significant projects throughout the bicentenary year – S&DR200