National Railway Day is celebrated every September to commemorate 27 September 1825, when the first passenger train journey took place on a railway built by the inventor of the steam locomotive, George Stephenson. The event is held at different railway locations across Czechia each year. In 2026, National Railway Day will take place in West Bohemia, in the city of Cheb.
Visitors can look forward to historic steam, diesel and electric locomotives, the latest trains operated by České dráhy, a varied cultural programme, concerts, popular activities for children, and many other attractions.
