Two hundred years ago, Shildon in north-east England changed the way we travel forever – and its legacy shaped rail networks ...

"It's absolutely terrific for the North East to remind the rest of the world this is where it all started," Bryan says. All four are struck by the atmosphere, the jovial mood of the crowd bolstered by ...

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Scores of primary children have come together in a music project celebrating their town’s place in railway history.

While some Geordies may not even know about the treasure on their doorstep, a small North East museum with big ambitions is on track to raise its profile still further this year as part of a very ...

Lumiere, which sees landmarks and buildings lit up in intricate artistic designs, will return to Durham for its ninth edition between 13 and 15 November, having last graced the city in 2023.

The S&DR200 anniversary weekend, the culmination of a year-long celebration, drew visitors from America, Europe, Africa, ...

Vintage Trains says that it is 'proud' to have driven the working replica of Locomotion No. 1 on its celebration trips on the ...

Hundreds of steam enthusiasts lined the tracks to watch a newly restored replica of Locomotion No.1 re-enact the birth of the railways 200 years ago. The engine, pulling a carriage with the Duke of ...

As I am sure you are aware from the recent coverage, 2025 is the 200-year anniversary of the modern railway. On 27 September 1825, ...

The return of a city-wide light installation will include a celebration of the 200th anniversary of the railways, organisers have revealed. Lumiere, which sees landmarks and buildings lit up in ...