Transport for Wales is set to host the flagship Railway 200 exhibition train, Inspiration, at Llandudno station from 15–18 November 2025, marking the train’s only Welsh stop on its nationwide tour. The event celebrates the 200th anniversary of the modern railway and showcases both the rich history of rail in the UK and opportunities for the next generation of STEM talent.

Curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum, Inspiration is the UK’s only exhibition train of its kind, featuring four immersive carriages: Railway Firsts, highlighting historic innovations; Wonderlab on Wheels, offering hands-on engineering challenges; Your Railway Future, exploring hidden careers in the rail sector; and a Partner Zone, showcasing collaboration across the industry. Visitors will also learn about Transport for Wales’ partnerships, including a focus on Network North Wales.

Wales has long been at the heart of railway history, from Richard Trevithick’s pioneering locomotive experiments to the Swansea and Mumbles Railway, the world’s first fare-paying passenger line. The region’s industrial heritage played a key role in shaping modern transport.

Alex Fortune, Senior Project Manager at Transport for Wales, said: “We’ve collaborated across the rail industry and communities to deliver events celebrating rail’s past, present and future. Inspiration’s visit is a proud culmination of that work, and we’re thrilled to welcome it to Llandudno.”

Emma Roberts, Programme Manager for Railway 200, added: “This special exhibition train is set to become a new, national visitor attraction, providing an unforgettable experience for hundreds of thousands of people across Britain. It will excite, enlighten, entertain and inspire them to take a fresh look at the railway, as part of its anniversary celebrations.”

Free tickets are now available for visits from 15–18 November, with booked visits starting at 10:00 each day. The last entry is at 16:00, and the train closes at 17:00. Visitors can expect to spend up to an hour exploring the train and its interactive exhibits.

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