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Daily Mail
03-08-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
Rail row after train celebrating 200 years of railways in Britain is fitted with AMERICAN whistle
As part of celebrations to mark 200 years of the National Railway an Exhibition Train called Inspiration will be embarking on a year-long tour of Britain. Inspiration will travel to 60 locations to showcase the rich history of the railway but in a snub to tradition, it has been fitted with an American whistle. After listening to a segment of Broadcasting House that featured the Railway 200 Exhibition Train, a railway enthusiast spotted the vital mistake. Nigel Wilson, told Broadcasting House: 'It sounded very American to me, the low tone and in particular the bells ringing in the background on the original clip is something you hear in North American railways, not something you hear in the UK. 'So, it was a bit of a shame that we have got a whistle from the other side of the Atlantic when we're celebrating the UK's 200 years.' The Stockton and Darlington Railway - the first passenger railway to use steam trains to transport passengers - was officially launched on September 27, 1825. It was hailed as 'the first public railway in the world' - a line that kickstarted the global railway revolution. At the time, more than 10,000 spectators watched as it puttered along its inaugural 25-mile journey at 15 mph. The new touring train hopes to reinstall this pride towards trains into the nation and includes four specially-designed carriages, each with a different theme. The 'Wonderlab on Wheels' coach will allows visitors to test their engineering skills with various interactive exhibits. Meanwhile 'Your Railway Future,' will showcase less visible roles in rail and encourage a consideration of careers in the industry for the future. 'Partner Zone,' will change as the train travels across Britain and stops at different locations. And the 'Railway Firsts' coach, will highlight significant moments in the development of the railway. More than 200,000 visitors are expected to visit the train, which aims to encourage new interest in railway careers. The Daily Mail has contacted Network Rail
Yahoo
15-06-2025
- Yahoo
Unique train to visit Glasgow Central Station with interactive exhibition
A free and unique train will visit Glasgow Central Station this October. The exhibition train, named Inspiration, is part of a national celebration marking 200 years of the modern railway, aptly called Railway 200. 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 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. Read more: First Bus to change timetables for services across Greater Glasgow (Image: Network Rail) 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. Read more: ScotRail named among best train operators in Britain for customer satisfaction 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.
