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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Natalie Wilson

The world’s first passenger rail journey to be re-enacted for 200th anniversary

A replica of the world’s first passenger railway journey will roll through north east England to celebrate its 200th anniversary this weekend.

From Friday (26 September), the bicentenary event will celebrate the milestone in the development of the modern railway.

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