Railway 200 Exhibition Train, Inspiration
As part of our celebrations, a new and unique exhibition train is due to open to the public on 27 June at the Severn Valley Railway as part of a national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
The touring train, named Inspiration, is expected to visit 60 locations across Britain over 12 months up to summer 2026, creating a buzz of interest and excitement at mainline stations, heritage railways and rail freight sites.
Curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum, it will be the only exhibition train on the rail network and will promote the past, present and future of the railway, helping to attract the next generation of pioneering talent.
Accessibility on ‘Inspiration’
For those visiting with standard manual wheelchairs/mobility scooters the dimensions below can be accommodated:
- Length: Must not exceed 1200mm
- Width: Must not exceed 700mm
- Weight Limit: The combined weight of the scooter and passenger must not exceed 300kg (47 stone)
- Turning Radius: Must not exceed 900mm
If you have any other queries regarding accessibility, please email contact@svrlive.com.
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As part of our celebrations, a new and unique exhibition train is due to open to the public on 27 June at the Severn Valley Railway as part of a national celebration of the 200th anniversary of the modern railway.
The touring train, named Inspiration, is expected to visit 60 locations across Britain over 12 months up to summer 2026, creating a buzz of interest and excitement at mainline stations, heritage railways and rail freight sites.
Curated in partnership with the National Railway Museum, it will be the only exhibition train on the rail network and will promote the past, present and future of the railway, helping to attract the next generation of pioneering talent.
Accessibility on ‘Inspiration’
For those visiting with standard manual wheelchairs/mobility scooters the dimensions below can be accommodated:
- Length: Must not exceed 1200mm
- Width: Must not exceed 700mm
- Weight Limit: The combined weight of the scooter and passenger must not exceed 300kg (47 stone)
- Turning Radius: Must not exceed 900mm
If you have any other queries regarding accessibility, please email contact@svrlive.com.
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