The South West Wales Connected Community Rail Partnership is organising an event to honour the Swansea and Mumbles Railway as part of the Railway 200 celebrations. This event will feature a marquee, a small stage, and collaborations with councils, community groups, and schools to create an unforgettable gathering. It aims to bring everyone together to celebrate the world’s first passenger fare-paying railway, which began in 1807!

Open to the general public, rail enthusiasts, rail providers, and community groups, this event serves as a pilot initiative with hopes of becoming an ongoing tradition. Swansea’s rich rail heritage and the pride many still feel for the Swansea and Mumbles Railway make this celebration a fitting tribute in this milestone year of Railway 200.