A museum exhibition based inside a train carriage is calling at Stockport station this spring.

The special train, called Inspiration, will be stationed at Stockport from Friday 1 to Wednesday 6 May.

The visit forms part of the national Railway 200 programme marking the bicentenary of the modern railway.

Co-curated by Railway 200 and the National Railway Museum, Inspiration operates as a mobile museum, spread across four carriages.

It features historic artefacts, interactive exhibits, engineering challenges, and also provides information on careers in the railway.

The museum is free-to-attend, but with limited tickets - book your spot here.

This visit comes following an extensive tour of the UK, having already been explored by 75,000 people across Britain.

The interior of the Inspiration train, which features artefacts, interactive exhibitions, and more (Image - Railway 200)

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Lisa Musgrave, Avanti West Coast Station Manager at Stockport, said: "We're excited to mark 200 years of the UK's railways by welcoming this unique train to Stockport as part of its nationwide tour. We hope its visit will inspire a passion for rail among the next generation, so our railways continue to thrive for years to come."

Lee Kenny, East Lancashire Railway General Manager, said: "We are delighted to confirm the return of Inspiration to the East Lancashire Railway this May 2026, following the success of its previous visit. "This special second visit provides a fantastic opportunity to extend its reach across all three boroughs we proudly serve, ensuring even more of our communities can experience and benefit from this unique attraction.

"We are extremely grateful to the Inspiration team for their support and collaboration in making this return possible."

Bradley Hayes, Northern's Campaigns Manager, said: "We're delighted that Inspiration is coming back to Blackpool and making a stop in Stockport, as it was a massive hit with visitors last year.

"We're expecting tickets to go fast, so please book now if you want to immerse yourself in 200 years of railway history by enjoying all of the interactive exhibitions, stories and activities on board.

"It's fantastic to see that local schools are being invited to enjoy guided tours and we hope the children will be inspired to consider a future career on the railway."

Find more information about the Inspiration train here.

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