{"id":263491,"date":"2025-08-08T00:57:17","date_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:57:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/railuk.com\/?p=181097"},"modified":"2025-08-08T00:57:17","modified_gmt":"2025-08-07T14:57:17","slug":"the-special-touring-exhibition-train-arrives-in-norwich-as-part-of-railway-200-tickets-available","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/?p=263491","title":{"rendered":"The special touring exhibition train arrives in Norwich as part of Railway 200 \u2013 tickets available"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/railuk.com\/general-interest\/the-special-touring-exhibition-train-arrives-in-norwich-as-part-of-railway-200-tickets-available\/\" title=\"The special touring exhibition train arrives in Norwich as part of Railway 200 &#8211; tickets available\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" width=\"485\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.railuk.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/07155537\/ga-r200-485x360.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" style=\"display: block; margin-bottom: 5px; clear:both;max-width: 100%;\" link_thumbnail=\"1\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/cdn.railuk.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/07155537\/ga-r200-485x360.jpg 485w, https:\/\/cdn.railuk.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/07155537\/ga-r200-80x60.jpg 80w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 485px) 100vw, 485px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p>The special&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=XcHGnOzpvE2DxPC14w-ihcbL0ZDnM4IzpaSOCUPbfBU_MRVjH1PSUHnLK4-LzucXR9IZJQ0GjcQN1kvfT3zK8VKsCbRaSU1PL1tuY1NED6TodftXVYFdwjuzWwMNFgTWTJBYu3nQJxeTBu30T4wHMfiNjtYkFqwpx-mMyi1AFNlfigTAoMud2v_pkkork-HDbg2\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">exhibition train has arrived in Norwich<\/a>&nbsp;as part of its tour across the nation to celebrate Railway 200 \u2013 a national celebration of the 200<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;anniversary of the modern railway.<\/p>\n<p>The train was opened during a special event today [7 August] at Norwich station ahead of its public opening.<\/p>\n<p>Tickets to visit the highly anticipated train are still&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=XcHGnOzpvE2DxPC14w-ihcbL0ZDnM4IzpaSOCUPbfBU_MRVjH1PSUHnLK4-LzucXR9IZJQ0GjcQN1kvfT3zK8cI_P4YtJpSpDfw6bGQn8NqI1YlnOzjZ2y-umR3dxRUtGUVMwOqmfefrLzLOIcwIg5HDahGrnpWIed0421W_qsRvG4gCwrEjVCu4KQ-FabBLKQ2\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">available to book<\/a>. Visitors, including families, are encouraged to visit the special train, named&nbsp;<em>Inspiration,&nbsp;<\/em>as it brings to life the past, present, and future of Britain\u2019s railways.<\/p>\n<p>The train comprises of four specifically designed carriages. Highlights include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>\u2018Railway Firsts\u2019 \u2013 a look at historic moments that changed the course of rail travel.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Wonderlab on Wheels\u2019 \u2013 an interactive coach designed to inspire the next generation of engineers and problem-solvers.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Your Railway Future\u2019 \u2013 a career-focused zone, shining a light on the many careers available within the rail industry.\u00a0<\/li>\n<li>\u2018Partner Zone\u2019 \u2013 a customised carriage led by industry partners from across the region.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Visitors can still secure their free place to visit the touring train, which is expected to draw thousands from across the region and beyond, via the Railway 200 website.<\/p>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Norwich station [7-10 August 2025]\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=1IvKvxNJihXhld3Rxz1CDCSaUAtox6Dlq2-Sc7mA0jFSPmiUn_PxGAsJB6_CFde73h-XV-YF-z549OR6lovKF4o4GZDsY3lR01N2sSedIMa5eFa2CHz5B_KN4S5kj6PMXpwIW0zjL1JlAtMBCuzjpDlfn5Tsfe2QfZBcO0L4XyZjaqUzY0vCW949IbCb-uvGWZPGb_gF7dMWFa22dafE51bliFxvKdjag62ZtwZ3mLh6Yb5JPS8NDE9_KYiECDb_4z3qsKCU9_Q541NlLe_yq2LzAADFF35YU5mZzN5F4NCQonGVjFE14ikkCY7vCq6BToDASNhgyqnJyGtTIJnHlmsB-5zEh-Opc41gpJQp0R7JeWSHXVwDjv-9cKygaNkwDtCYfVDE1a0LPZK4l6iCLjphUVuHkudUJzMwLiPnUSPeptcJAthwsW4q0KR23_Ejn6v49BO6gJIPD-2GB1FqSW3fIiSBwHDiHWlcXtWsYQr5ZxZdI_TkHDVXRXwcTtZfKb89ILYjH9igdAFoOuYyU46CXdN4BGQoI1xlZf-IlcjLpis9Blo0weXgIqk2X8sJ5Ty7B8THOG54dm0EfHoCXhkV73od7g_1NVfezA6qebFn0\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/railway200.co.uk\/location\/norwich-station\/<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Lowestoft station [11-14 August 2025]\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=1IvKvxNJihXhld3Rxz1CDCSaUAtox6Dlq2-Sc7mA0jFSPmiUn_PxGAsJB6_CFde73h-XV-YF-z549OR6lovKF4o4GZDsY3lR01N2sSedIMaCl5LHxU2vMfzvpL03IuFw13mn1h7OpSHIjA4fVyXWG_gJIxigoz-05FF6Hxma-Pmng1dAqGD5iax2rygTrcG5zWgaW_odO9wkOIaJsJsqA0PLRy6miS6pGWl_crLjksaqVUMzTWkrGrb7192Vb437G-4oxsrtRCfXbdy9PHMHk4VJw_fT9dxpWRxdMf6Oi70jnXdi7cLCAmkOobCdLIXtYuNRszk8cPHttE2ORMMMZkL7M86L8MXURdGBWxk3GPntdgAGi0rGOoXf7YSLBvG6vBbWKQOODtwNqttTgNzMAI5Jp-z5UmyZpAhGOIXUZ_A2kJa9sV6quOLh9j6FCAoqkG_J7VBqF2kPWD8WzohbaGL0HIUsbhF8uVUP146hHla1HFV3NrCsduydtv3Y6ixBghAZBlcVHrFobPdfwEAZ_qVJvfslANppP5AYhWtsAIWqWY2FNFMEzTkL9TowmixFKhVk5eDhj3hGpu7rv9aQKgHrP2Xf6uLfU8gwyT7MQkQZ0\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/railway200.co.uk\/location\/lowestoft-station\/<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=7V2RMK2rhlw547an90ljTZNukYvwJ47R30YSjdIzQnWKdbUlc8H7Ev5yPA8j143k_Su7l-Ufg-X2lFUbQCqFreOyIXUml6rOFuFBFgsGmwMv0KwKBfCUNzalgUSC3S-WL13jIAokMlCZCzbVkc4Peb9lOgH7Z9FHDk3-BUGV7vsamY-nHNA668qigVfFSrl8yGoK-DPQ8yUPJEfXD9Z10Co1\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NadAs6YvOihN_J6Iy1Iw3ejanrcG-ILlGf3xEc6b0aXekA7Qm34Kok_FS4zKvzK5hznvahYN6vhTzwWMw6U5Mn3P3DHjKDSzZbrrZtyL0ZWgm3Bih2c6g7B2qnPMGLcQ2hG94hLDhqJ2g0bGA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/dmscdn.vuelio.co.uk\/publicitem\/431ca605-3d6a-4322-a34a-b31f80cae65d\/webversion\" alt=\"Inspiration 2\" title=\"Inspiration 2\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Inside the Railway 200 exhibition train,&nbsp;<\/strong><em><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/em><strong>[credit: Greater Anglia]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>No passengers will be carried on the train as it travels to its exhibition sites. Booked visits will begin at 10am, and the last entry will be at 4pm. The train will close at 5pm. Visits are expected to last up to an hour. A virtual tour of the exhibition experience is planned for those who are unable to visit in person.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Martin Beable, Greater Anglia\u2019s Managing Director, said:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cWe are so pleased to welcome &#8216;Inspiration&#8217; to East Anglia and celebrate the 200<sup>th<\/sup>&nbsp;anniversary of the modern railway.<\/em><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cHaving the exhibition train at both Norwich and Lowestoft stations this summer will shine a spotlight on the past and present of the railway, while inspiring the next generation of railway talent.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=7V2RMK2rhlw547an90ljTZNukYvwJ47R30YSjdIzQnXcPTEbIFKTyz2srn6ceBgHBLmswL8D2pOZdzceFrlaMGfrVOZCbkiU-SrESNWY6vDtNWwMO_BsEwvIax-nitPiH8QGHSKvrGs3OAs7N7_StoPBZobgaGsDbAUj-Bzuzk7ewEaJJ8OFv3deWUuPPPiyW85_LLn54T5wy2ttrnzzXNw1\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/ci3.googleusercontent.com\/meips\/ADKq_NYsLi25Xl4eacBD8iwhp5-criMEJq010Qit2Dm3gQB9vvgtR_bd0welVD4RlYmtAHnx1noyz6MRxitXa6_WeyQwjIxIHpQ675bm6W3SrGW1kDUEPrwhgzA2MGNXIBXv_3eHa4HBB7nRohkvOA=s0-d-e1-ft#https:\/\/dmscdn.vuelio.co.uk\/publicitem\/a285a089-45c3-40ff-bca2-010176561e98\/webversion\" alt=\"Inspiration 3\" title=\"Inspiration 3\"\/><\/a><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Outside the Railway 200 exhibition train,&nbsp;<\/strong><em><strong>Inspiration<\/strong><\/em><strong>[credit: Greater Anglia]<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Further information can be found:&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/tracking.vuelio.co.uk\/tracking\/click?d=XcHGnOzpvE2DxPC14w-ihcbL0ZDnM4IzpaSOCUPbfBU_MRVjH1PSUHnLK4-LzucXR9IZJQ0GjcQN1kvfT3zK8cI_P4YtJpSpDfw6bGQn8Nr_GAr1C9ljfkNrE0Jg2sZk2p93ilBSgdbrakYDPeyJWS9wekBmELii57M9nMERjr2wnZG6PPhpFukF2Y8xlnhEZw2\"  rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/www.greateranglia.co.uk\/rail200\/exhibition-train<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Image credit: Greater Anglia<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p><a href=\"https:\/\/railuk.com\/general-interest\/the-special-touring-exhibition-train-arrives-in-norwich-as-part-of-railway-200-tickets-available\/\" title=\"The special touring exhibition train arrives in Norwich as part of Railway 200 \u2013 tickets available\" rel=\"nofollow\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"485\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.railuk.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/07155537\/ga-r200-485x360.jpg\" class=\"webfeedsFeaturedVisual wp-post-image\" alt=\"\"><\/a>The special\u00a0exhibition train has arrived in Norwich\u00a0as part of its tour across the nation to celebrate Railway 200 \u2013 a national celebration of the 200th\u00a0anniversary of the modern railway. The train was opened during a special event today [7 August] at Norwich station ahead of its public opening. Tickets to visit the highly anticipated train [\u2026]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"om_disable_all_campaigns":false,"_monsterinsights_skip_tracking":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_active":false,"_monsterinsights_sitenote_note":"","_monsterinsights_sitenote_category":0,"_uf_show_specific_survey":0,"_uf_disable_surveys":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[4856,16013,47,913,85],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-263491","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-events","category-general-interest","category-rail-news","category-travel","category-uk"],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263491","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/13"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=263491"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263491\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":263867,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/263491\/revisions\/263867"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=263491"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=263491"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.vibewire.com.au\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=263491"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}