The UK is preparing for nine months of celebrations to mark the 200th anniversary of the Stockton & Darlington Railway, the world's first public railway. A special publication, created in partnership with LNER, will serve as the official program for these events. Written by historian Chris Lloyd, it explores how a rural area in south Durham became the cradle of modern rail transport. It highlights key figures who pushed boundaries amidst various challenges. The publication will also feature planned events, including a re-enactment of the inaugural journey, commemorating this milestone in railway history.
Railways have changed the world in so many ways, and the Stockton & Darlington Railway led the way, connecting communities and enabling for the first time the flow of people and goods.
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