About this Event
From London’s oldest railway and fierce 19th century rivalry to consolidation and nationalisation.
From remarkable war efforts and iconic boat trains, such as the Golden Arrow, to the renaissance under Network SouthEast.
From privatisation and the launch of the UK’s fastest domestic service, to the first in a new era of integrated railways under public ownership — discover how this railway has helped to shape the region and what its future will look like under Great British Railways.
This journey through time will be led by those who know it best; renowned author and railway historian, Christian Wolmar; founder of the iconic Network SouthEast, Chris Green OBE and current Managing Director of South Eastern Railway, Steve White.
The event will also serve as a fitting conclusion to the South Eastern Railway’s celebrations of Railway 200 – which has brought thousands of people together across the country to commemorate the 200th anniversary of today’s passenger railway.
Timings
- 1845: Doors Open & Registration
- 1930: Event start
- 1940: Christian Wolmar – The history of the railway of the south east
- 2015: Intermission
- 2045: Chris Green OBE – Network SouthEast
- 2110: Steve White – The South Eastern Railway
- 2140: Q&A session with all speakers
- 2200: Carriages
All tickets include a free drink on arrival. A paid bar will be available beyond this.
Ticket Proceeds
Southeastern will not make any profit from ticket sales.
Ticket proceeds are being used to support costs of running the event and all profit will be shared with the five Railway 200 charities (Alzheimer’s Research UK, Railway Benefit Fund, Railway Children, Railway Mission, and Transport Benevolent Fund CIO).
Accessibility Information
We want this event to be accessible and comfortable for everyone attending.
The venue has step-free access from street level to the lecture theatre.
If you have any access requirements — for example relating to mobility, seating, hearing, sight, or anything else that would help you take part — please contact us at [email protected] after booking, with your name and details of the support you need. We will do our best to make reasonable adjustments to support your attendance.
There are designated wheelchair spaces within the lecture theatre. These can be selected during booking. If you need a wheelchair space and they appear unavailable, please contact us before booking where possible, as we may be able to review seating arrangements or discuss alternative options.
Event Venue & Nearby Stays
One Birdcage Walk, 1 Birdcage Walk, London, United Kingdom
GBP 30.00 to GBP 35.00
