Purpose

To celebrate a world-changing moment in transport and industrial history, showing how it continues to inspire creativity, innovation, and pride in our communities.

To build a lasting legacy through culture, learning, skills, and community collaboration that brings people together.

To explore how the railway transformed the way we live and how it still connects and shapes communities today.

To spark bold ideas for the future, reimagining travel, infrastructure, and climate action to create a better world for everyone.

Rocket: All Aboard will deliver world class events and experiences, acting as an engine for connection and inspiring people locally, nationally, and internationally. In partnership with transport bodies, local authorities, city-region agencies, and organisations across culture, heritage, education and communities and working hand in hand with a new Community Rail Partnership it will champion creativity, skills, and pride in place, building a legacy that lasts beyond the celebrations.