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Railways: Anniversaries

Asked by Neil O'BrienConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 29 April 2025UIN 45815

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to mark the 200th anniversary of the Rainhill trials.

Answered by Simon Lightwood

Whilst it doesn't form part of the bi-centenary celebrations, the Railway 200 team in Network Rail are working with local stakeholders to support their plans to mark the 2029 anniversary of the Rainhill Trials.

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