10th International Railway History Association conference

Attention - Cette journée d'études se déroulera, en majeure partie, en langue anglaise.

La remise du prix de thèse François Caron - Rails & histoire aura lieu à l'issue de cette journée d'études, à 17h30.

Attention - This conference will be held, for the most part, in english.

The François Caron - Rails & histoire thesis award ceremony will take place at the end of this conference, at 5:30 PM.

Two hundred years ago, the world's first railway line opened between the British cities of Stockton and Darlington. The railway has been viewed with a mixture of fear, admiration and hope. It was seen as a means of creating wealth while mobilising considerable investment. Initially, its effects on economic growth, industry and innovation prevailed in people's minds and historiography over the revolution it brought about in the mobility of goods and people, food and lifestyles, education, and the circulation of ideas and the perception of space. All of these changed in scale. As this year of celebrations comes to a close, the IRHA aims to stimulate ongoing debate and once again place the railway at the heart of contemporary discussions, as it was two centuries ago.

The birth and evolution of European railways: historical issues and lessons for today, 10th International Railway History Association conference, 21st of november 2025.

The conference is hosted by SNCF, 34, rue du Commandant René-Mouchotte, 75014 Paris, France.

Free registration on this page.

The program is available below :