英國皇家造幣廠發行 2 英鎊紀念幣，紀念斯托克頓和達靈頓鐵路二百週年

該硬幣的發行是為期一年的“鐵路 200”計劃的一部分，該計劃將探索鐵路在塑造國民生活中的作用。

A commemorative coin has been launched by The Royal Mint to mark the opening of the Stockton and Darlington Railway 200 years ago.

英國皇家造幣廠發行了一枚紀念幣，以紀念斯托克頓和達靈頓鐵路開通 200 週年。

The launch is part of a year-long initiative called Railway 200, which will explore the railway's role in shaping national life.

此次啟動是為期一年的「鐵路 200」計畫的一部分，該計畫將探索鐵路在塑造國民生活中的作用。

The coin is part of a set of five from The Royal Mint, which is based in Pontyclun, celebrating upcoming national milestones and anniversaries throughout 2025.

該硬幣是位於龐蒂克倫的皇家造幣廠發行的一套五枚硬幣中的一部分，旨在慶祝 2025 年即將到來的國家里程碑和周年紀念日。

The commemorative £2 coin (Image: The Royal Mint) Emma Robertson, programme manager for Railway 200, said: "Coming down the tracks this year is a bumper programme of exciting initiatives and shared storytelling for everyone to get involved with and enjoy.

2 英鎊紀念幣（圖片來源：英國皇家鑄幣廠）Railway 200 項目經理艾瑪·羅伯遜(Emma Robertson) 表示：「今年推出的項目非常豐富，其中包括激動人心的舉措和分享的故事，每個人都可以參與並享受其中。

"Railway 200 represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity for the railway, its people, and communities to shout long, loud, and proud about rail’s many achievements and plans for a more sustainable future."

“鐵路 200 為鐵路、鐵路人民和社區提供了千載難逢的機會，讓他們可以為鐵路的眾多成就和更可持續的未來計劃而大聲疾呼並感到自豪。”

The start of the bicentenary celebration was marked with a global Whistle-Up on January 1, where 200 locomotives blew whistles and horns across the UK and as far as South America, the USA, South Africa, and Sierra Leone.

1 月 1 日，二百週年慶典以全球哨聲拉開序幕，200 輛機車在英國各地吹哨子和喇叭，遠至南美洲、美國、南非和塞拉利昂。

More than 100 activities and events are planned for the year, including train naming ceremonies, public talks, heritage trails, and open days.

全年計劃舉辦 100 多項活動和活動，包括列車命名儀式、公開演講、遺產步道和開放日。

There will also be an anniversary-related mega rail sale offering discounted tickets, the launch of a Railway 200 merchandise range, and a nine-month international festival across Durham and Tees Valley.

此外，還將舉辦與週年紀念相關的大型鐵路促銷活動，提供折扣票、推出鐵路 200 商品系列，以及在達勒姆和蒂斯谷舉辦為期 9 個月的國際節慶。

A four-carriage touring exhibition train called 'Inspiration' is set to criss-cross Britain for a year from this summer, promoting rail innovation and careers.

一列名為「靈感」的四節車廂旅遊展覽列車將從今年夏天開始在英國縱橫交錯，為期一年，促進鐵路創新和職業發展。

People are also invited to share their rail stories as part of the Great Rail Tales project, focusing on moments of particular significance such as a chance encounter that led to a lasting relationship or an awe-inspiring journey.

作為偉大鐵路故事計畫的一部分，人們也被邀請分享他們的鐵路故事，並專注於具有特殊意義的時刻，例如導致持久關係的偶遇或令人驚嘆的旅程。

The Railway 200 initiative is aiming to raise £200,000 for a charity partnership of Alzheimer's Research UK, Railway Children, Transport Benevolent Fund, Rail Benefit Fund, and the Railway Mission.

Railway 200 倡議旨在為英國阿茲海默症研究中心、鐵路兒童、交通慈善基金、鐵路福利基金和鐵路使命的慈善合作夥伴關係籌集 20 萬英鎊。