Railway 200 Active Challenge - Be part of the journey

Miles of History

Railway 200 Active Challenge

27th September - 25th October 2025

As part of the official Railway 200 celebrations, we invited the whole rail industry to take part in a national movement to unite teams through physical movement.

Teams of six were challenged to virtually cover 200 miles from Thurso to London Bridge, passing through Shildon and Cardiff, uniting the whole of the UK Rail Industry whilst celebrating this historic 200-year milestone. Physical activity powered the teams' journey on a live interactive map, competing to reach the capital first and raising funds for Railway 200 charities along the way.

Pledge to Move

Teams of six move 200 miles from Thurso to London Bridge - any way they like.

Interactive Map

Log activity, track progress, and race through key rail locations.

Fundraise

Compete and help raise funds for Railway 200’s chosen charities.

Supporting the UK's Rail Industry

Join other organisations supporting employee wellbeing

The power of movement

Hear from Zoe Flannagan, Health & Wellbeing at Avanti West Coast, who is passionate about movement and bringing the railway family together.

“The Railway Active Challenge is a fantastic opportunity for colleagues across the rail industry to come together in a fun, inclusive, and meaningful way. It's more than just a fitness challenge – it's a chance to support our physical and mental wellbeing, strengthen team connections, and celebrate the proud history and future of rail through Railway 200. I'd encourage every team to get involved, get moving, and be part of something that brings us all together.”

Sinead Kennedy, Head of Occupational Health and Wellbeing, Network Rail Southern

How it works

Boost Employee Wellbeing

Encourage physical activity and mental wellness across your workforce through an inclusive and energising challenge that supports healthier habits.
Celebrate the Rail Industry

Be part of the national Railway 200 celebrations, honouring the shared heritage while looking ahead to the future of rail together.
Strengthen Team Connection

Foster teamwork, camaraderie, and cross-site engagement by uniting colleagues in a shared mission, with a live leaderboard and virtual route adding fun and motivation.

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The Railway 200 Active Challenge: Miles of History is proudly supported by Network Rail Southern Region (Wellbeing team) and Total Active Hub. Following the successful launch of the Network Rail Active Hub in late 2024, this collaboration aims to share the positive impact of movement with the entire rail industry; bringing teams together through history, health, and collective action.

Miles of History

Supporting the UK's Rail Industry

The power of movement

How it works

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