Railway 200
Role description
Be part of history and gain a special certificate by volunteering on the Railway 200 Exhibition Train.
This completely unique, free-to-visit train is on a year-long tour of Britain. During its only Cornwall stop from 6 April to 11 April, volunteers will assist our full-time events managers to ensure thousands of locals have fantastic visits.
The train has travelled thousands of miles from the Scottish Highlands to the south coast, celebrating a British milestone: the birth of the modern railway.
It’s packed with interactive fun, historic artefacts and amazing stories. Over 70,000 people have visited so far and 9 in 10 would recommend it to a friend.
Volunteers from all backgrounds and with a range of abilities are welcome. No qualifications or previous experience are required. DBS checks not required. Reasonable adjustments can be made for volunteers with accessibility requirements.
In return, we offer volunteers:
- A unique opportunity to be part of history
- A full induction and briefing
- The Railway 200 volunteer certificate
Types of activity
- Checking tickets
- Helping with crowd management
- Answering questions about the train (briefing provided)
- Light cleaning tasks at the end of each day
Volunteering days
Choose a half day, full day or multiple days from Monday 6 April to Saturday 11 April.
The Stockton & Darlington Railway opened on September 27, 1825, connecting places, people, communities and ideas and ultimately transforming the world.
Railway 200 is a year-long nationwide partnership-led campaign to celebrate 200 years of the modern railway and inspire a new generation of young pioneering talent to choose a career in rail. It invites community, rail and other groups to get involved.
Across 2025-2026, thousands of activities and events took place to celebrate rail’s remarkable past, its role today, and its importance to a sustainable future.
Born in Britain, rail quickly spread across the globe. Railway 200 showcased how the railway shaped and continues to shape national life.
The spirit of invention and innovation of rail’s early pioneers lives on, as today’s railway becomes simpler and better for all, rising to new challenges in a changing world. Rail has transformed how life is lived here and abroad: crossing continents, connecting cities and communities, and improving the lives and livelihoods of billions.
Station Parade
Newquay
TR7 2NF
United Kingdom