Free exhibition train to visit Glasgow Central Station
It is set to visit 60 locations, with Glasgow Central Station being the 16th stop on its busy schedule.
Tickets to explore the train for free can be booked online from now until August 17 at railway200.co.uk/inspiration/.
Inspiration is the sole exhibition train on the rail network, curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum.
The four-carriage train is designed to offer an engaging journey through rail's history, highlighting landmark moments in rails development, pioneering engineering feats and future roles in the railway industry.
Train carriages are currently being fitted out, supported by a £250k grant from The National Lottery Heritage Fund.
The exhibition is also set to feature a 'Wonderlab on Wheels' which will allow visitors to test their own engineering skills through hands-on exhibits.
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Emma Roberts, Railway 200's programme manager, said: "This special exhibition train is set to become a new, national visitor attraction, providing an unforgettable experience for hundreds of thousands of people across Britain, including many schoolchildren.
"It will excite, enlighten, entertain, and inspire them to take a fresh look at the railway, as part of its anniversary celebrations."
The interactive exhibition is expected to attract more than 200,000 visitors, including schoolchildren, by prior booking.
Alan Ross, engineering and asset management director at Network Rail Scotland, added: "The railway has been a vital lifeline for two centuries, connecting places and people to deliver critical services and boost economic growth.
"It's also a symbol of transport innovation, continually evolving to meet the needs of modern life.
"The exhibition train honours this incredible achievement while looking forward to the exciting journey ahead.
"I encourage everyone to visit the train at your nearest stop this October to celebrate its rich history, recognise its connections to your own community, and get an exclusive glimpse of the future of rail travel."
Booked visits start at 10am, with the last entry at 4pm.
The train will close at 5pm, and visits are expected to last up to an hour.
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For those unable to visit in person, a virtual tour of the exhibition experience is planned.
No passengers will be carried on the train as it travels to its exhibition sites.
To book tickets and find out more information on the Inspiration exhibition train, visit the Railway 200 website.
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