The Stockton and Darlington Railway (S&DR) opened on 27 September 1825, as captured in this illustration by Stockton based artists Abby and Owen The 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton ...

A nine-month international festival inspired by 200 years of passenger train travel is heading to the region - and Stockton ...

Archaeologists have said they have uncovered ''fascinating new features" to show how the world's first public railway was built. An archaeological dig has been taking place on a section of the ...

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Hundreds of train enthusiasts turned out out to enjoy a spectacular day and night at celebrations to mark the Stockton and Darlington Railway's bicentenary. S&DR200 is a nine-month international ...

Stockton takes centre stage with a packed programme of large-scale events and railway inspired activities for all ages this weekend. The fantastic S&DR200 Festival which is celebrating the bicentenary ...

A “coffee pot” engine will return to its industrial home as part of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 200th anniversary celebrations. Did you know with a Digital subscription to Yorkshire Post, you ...

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 ...

It's a simple question but the answer is a pedant's dream. It would be incorrect to call it the first railway in the world, but the 26-mile long line between Witton Park in County Durham and the River ...