The Railway 200 Inspiration Train, which has been touring the country since June, arrived in Blackpool on Tuesday.
Free tickets quickly sold out for the travelling exhibition’s stop at Blackpool North between Tuesday 4 November and Friday 7 November
The exhibition train is part of the UK-wide Railway 200 campaign. It is the only experience of its kind running on Britain’s mainline railway.
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It’s been touring the country since June 2025 to mark 200 years of the modern railway, celebrating the history, present and future of the railway through hands-on, family-friendly exhibits.
The train features four exhibition carriages, each with a unique rail theme.
Visitors can try interactive engineering displays and STEM activities while learning about careers in the railway and its impact on our economy, climate, communities.
The exhibition also explores the history of railways and looks at some of the technology set to shape the next 200 years of rail travel.
Danielle Lahan, Community Rail partner at Network Rail, said: “The Inspiration Train has been a brilliant success so far, and we’re thrilled to be bringing it to Blackpool. Whether you’re a curious commuter, local family or a student considering a future in engineering, this is a great chance to see how rail connects us all – past, present and future.”
Alex Hornby, commercial and customer director at Northern, added: “We’re really excited to be hosting the Inspiration Train at one of the busiest stations on the Northern network next week.
“While tickets for the visit have now sold out, we encourage families to learn more about 200 years of fascinating railway history, by stepping on board to enjoy the fantastic exhibitions. The train has been particularly popular with children and we’re hoping it will encourage youngsters to consider a future career on the railway, so they can help shape the next 200 years.”
