Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 45815
Railways: Anniversaries
Tabled: 17 April 2025
Answered: 29 April 2025
Question
Neil O'Brien
Conservative — Harborough, Oadby and Wigston
To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, whether her Department plans to mark the 200th anniversary of the Rainhill trials.
Answer
Simon LightwoodWhilst 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.