Discover Arthur Churchill's life story - from home to orphanage and into the railway industry in Hampshire.

The rail industry hasn’t always been the pioneers of safety they are today. In times gone by, the accident rate in the rail industry was much higher and accidents often very severe. Mike and Gordon…

This paper reflects upon notions of value for research collaborations with differing stakeholder agendas and suggests modes of working that could be useful to other academic/Galleries, Libraries,…

Inspired by Railway 200, YouTuber, Storyteller and documentary maker Riku has produced two films around key events and moments in the 200 year history of the rail industry.

2025 was a milestone year and community rail came together across England, Scotland and Wales to celebrate Railway 200.

Graham rounds off Railway 200 year with a thank-you to those who make the railway happen - including over Christmas and the New Year.

As we close this landmark year, we celebrate everything that made Railway 200 unforgettable. From station anniversaries and depot open days to charity walks, baking competitions, a unique train tour and train unveilings, every moment reflected the passion and dedication of our railway family. One of the standout highlights was the ‘Sir Chris Green’ Networker train unveiling and commemorative tour, which paid tribute to 200 years of railway heritage. The specially branded train travelled across our network, giving colleagues and customers the chance to be part of this historic celebration. We also opened the doors at Ashford Depot, welcoming thousands of visitors for a behind-the-scenes look at how we keep the railway running. It was a fantastic opportunity to showcase our expertise and engage with the community and raise money for our charities. Alongside these, we marked Women in Engineering Day with a special event for local schoolgirls, inspiring the next generation to explore careers in rail. And we hosted the Inspiration Train, bringing communities together and highlighting the opportunities our industry offers. Our colleagues and customers amazing efforts also helped support incredible charities - Alzheimer’s Research UK, Railway Benefit Fund, Railway Children, Railway Mission, and the Transport Benevolent Fund, making a real difference to those who need it most.

200 for #Railway200 - a new thread! We're 200 days out from the 200th anniversary of the 1st passenger journey on the Stockton & Darlington Railway, on 27 September 1825. To mark it, we'll post a…

Introducing our work with the Havant Local History Group, to find out more about Portsmouth area railway staff & their accidents.

Our acclaimed local history programme returns to mark this year's Railway 200 celebrations

University of Portsmouth historian Dr Mike Esbester draws on the Railway Work, Life & Death project to look at the accidents railway workers had before the Second World War, and find out more about…

Wealth of datasets compiled as private passions are now a goldmine for those hunting for their ancestors

YouTube video by RailwayMayhem

This paper reflects upon notions of value for research collaborations with differing stakeholder agendas and suggests modes of working that could be useful to other academic/Galleries, Libraries,…

For Disability History Month, Dr Mike Esbester, Senior Lecturer in History at the University of Portsmouth and co-lead of the Railway Work, Life & Death project, explores how people with disabilities…

A look at the life of 1 Hampshire man whose work took him into Petersfield station coal yard - but not as a railway employee.

GWR level crossing keeper Margaret Hamer tried to save her nephew's life in Wales in 1923; we consider what she tells us about disability history.

Highlights of Rick Jackson's show in 2025.