英國皇家造幣廠推出現代鐵路200週年紀念幣

該硬幣是皇家造幣廠每年發行的五枚硬幣之一，旨在慶祝 2025 年的國家里程碑和周年紀念。

The Royal Mint has unveiled a new 50p coin to mark the 200th anniversary of the opening of the Stockton & Darlington Railway.

英國皇家造幣廠推出了一枚新的 50 便士硬幣，以紀念斯托克頓和達靈頓鐵路開通 200 週年。

The coin, which features an engraving of Stephenson's Rocket, is part of a set of five coins celebrating national milestones and anniversaries throughout 2025.

這枚硬幣刻有史蒂芬森的火箭，是慶祝 2025 年國家里程碑和周年紀念日的一套五枚硬幣的一部分。

It will be available to collect individually later this year.

今年稍後將可以單獨收集。

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

該紀念幣的發行是為期一年的「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。

Emma Robertson, programme manager for Railway 200, a cross-sector, partner-led campaign, 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.

「鐵路200」是一項由合作夥伴主導的跨部門活動，其專案經理艾瑪·羅伯遜(Emma Robertson) 表示：「今年的活動非常豐富，其中包括令人興奮的舉措和分享的故事，供每個人參與並享受。

"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一個千載難逢的機會，讓他們可以為鐵路的眾多成就和更可持續的未來計劃大聲歡呼並感到自豪。

"It will cover the past, present and future of the railway.

「它將涵蓋鐵路的過去、現在和未來。

"As well as showcasing rail's pioneering pedigree, it will excite and invite more people to consider a career in the railway."

“它不僅展示了鐵路的開創性血統，還將激發並邀請更多的人考慮在鐵路行業發展職業生涯。”

More than 100 activities and events have been planned across the UK, including train naming ceremonies, public talks, heritage trails and open days.

英國各地已計劃舉辦 100 多項活動和活動，包括火車命名儀式、公開演講、遺產步道和開放日。

Other highlights include an anniversary-related 'mega rail sale', offering discounted tickets for days out, the launch of a Railway 200 merchandise range early this year, developed in partnership with the National Railway Museum (NRM), and a nine-month international festival across Durham and Tees Valley, from March to November.

其他亮點包括與週年紀念相關的“大型鐵路促銷”，提供外出時的折扣車票、今年年初與國家鐵路博物館 (NRM) 合作開發的鐵路 200 商品系列，以及為期 9 個月的國際鐵路促銷活動。勒姆和蒂斯谷的節日，從三月到十一月。

A four-carriage touring exhibition train called 'Inspiration', curated by the NRM, will crisscross the UK for a year from this summer, promoting rail innovation and careers.

由 NRM 策劃的名為「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。

There will also be a summer festival, at the Locomotion museum in Shildon, on the route of the original Stockton & Darlington Railways, as well as commemorative events at the National Trust cottage in Wylam, Northumberland, where rail pioneer George Stephenson was born and Stephenson College, Durham University, where he is honoured.

也將在原斯托克頓和達靈頓鐵路沿線的希爾登運動博物館舉辦夏季音樂節，並在諾森伯蘭郡懷拉姆的國家信託小屋舉辦紀念活動，這裡是鐵路先驅喬治·斯蒂芬森的出生地。

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A 'Railway 200' badge for Scouts and Guides across the world will also be released, devised by Girlguiding North East

由Girlguiding North East 設計的「Railway 200」徽章也將發布，供世界各地的童子軍和導遊使用

The programme aims 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, who will be working together to 'protect rail memories for the future.'

該計劃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，他們將共同努力「保護未來的鐵路記憶」。

For more information and to get involved, share a story and download a toolkit of materials and messages visit the Railway 200 website.

如需了解更多資訊並參與其中、分享故事並下載資料和訊息工具包，請造訪 Railway 200 網站。