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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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Major upgrades to Leeds, Birmingham, Manchester, Nottingham and Warrington trains in Integrated Rail Plan

As we reported last night, Boris Johnson has today released full details…

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Major new Bentham Line study into Morecambe to Leeds line launched

A major new study has been announced to look into the potential…

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Rail services across the north to be modernised with new £96bn Integrated Rail Plan

Prime Minister, Boris Johnson, and Grant Shapps, Transport Secretary, will unveil new…

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Garw Valley Railway locomotive successfully started for first time

The Garw Valley Railway has announced that their Planet Locomotive, No. 3890,…

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60163 Tornado: Valve issue under investigation on LNER steam locomotive

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has confirmed that an issue with LNER…

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Success for Glos Warks Gala as 2,000 tickets are sold for 40th Anniversary Gala

Nearly 2,000 passengers visited the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway for their two-day…

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Spa Valley Railway to welcome Caledonian Railway steam locomotive No. 828

The Spa Valley Railway, based in Royal Tunbridge Wells in Kent, has…

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Tornado steam locomotive to double head tour with 35028 Clan Line

The MNLPS has confirmed that its flagship locomotive, 35028 Clan Line, will…

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InterCity is back for 2022 with 18 trips and Class 87 / 47 / 55 locomotives

InterCity has announced its tours for 2022, with 18 operations in total…

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NTS unveil new Class 68 locomotive livery in Scotland

Nuclear Transport Solutions has launched a new design of livery for their…

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