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Michael Holden

I have had an interest in Railways for as long as I can remember. I am a member of a number of heritage railways and actively volunteer at 2 of them. I enjoy all types of railways, real life, model and simulations. I started RailAdvent in 2014 and am the main editor of the site.
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London North Eastern Railway research finds passengers could be saving money by booking train tickets in advance

don North Eastern Railway has revealed that rail passengers could be spending…

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Lumo helps Tyneside football fans get back from Wembley

Lumo has announced that they will run an extra service to help…

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Train capacity to be boosted for record-breaking Glasgow Kiltwalk

More seats are to be added to services between Motherwell and Balloch…

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Michael Owen’s Class 20 locomotives to visit Severn Valley gala

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that two of Michael Owen's Class…

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Further London Underground strike action announced

The TSSA Union has announced further strike action later this month.

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Major London station to close this Bank Holiday – check before travelling

Network Rail is advising London Euston passengers to check before travelling this…

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Final chance to ride behind steam locomotive 34027 Taw Valley

The Severn Valley Railway has announced the final appearances of No. 21C127…

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Thieves raid popular Shropshire heritage railway station

The Severn Valley Railway's Eardington station was subject to a raid and…

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Steam locomotives in Netherlands to be converted to battery power

Interesting news coming from The Netherlands this morning (22nd April 2024) is…

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Statement after Northamptonshire railway suffers from fire

The Rushden Historical Transport Society has released a statement after a train…

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