Context
The Stockton and Darlington Railway, the world's first public railway, is set to celebrate its 200th anniversary in 2025. The event holds significant historical importance for the constituents of Peter Gibson.
Question
Whether she is taking steps with the Secretary of State for Transport to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the passenger railway. I thank my right hon Friend for his answer highlighting Darlington's contribution to the world. Darlington is indeed the birthplace of the passenger railway, and the bicentenary of the Stockton and Darlington railway in 2025 is of huge importance to my constituents, celebrating Darlington's gift to the world.
Answer from John Whittingdale
My hon Friend is a fantastic champion of his constituency and in particular its railway heritage. A number of different initiatives are planned. My noble Friend the Minister for arts has been talking to Network Rail about its plans to celebrate the 200th anniversary, and the Department for Transport is championing the bicentenary celebrations across Government.
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