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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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Network Rail reopens Yorkshire railway crossing after being closed for months

The level crossing at Cononley has reopened after Network Rail completed work…

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Scarborough steam train set to run this Thursday

Steam locomotive No. 35018 British India Line will be back in steam…

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Hop On, Hop Off returns to the Severn Valley Railway – including gala events!

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that from next month, Hop-On, Hop-Off…

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LNER completes restoration of disused toilets at Newcastle station

Rail operator, LNER, has announced that they have completed the restoration of…

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Avanti West Coast pens £45m deal with BT to upgrade WCML Wi-Fi

Avanti West Coast has confirmed it has partnered with BT in a…

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Investigations continue – Update on steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior

The LMS Patriot Project has sent RailAdvent an update on the work…

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Steam locomotive to pass through Preston on its way to Carlisle this Tuesday

One of the steam locomotives based at Carnforth will pass through Preston…

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Steam locomotive Diana to be part of Talyllyn Railway Edward Thomas 100th Birthday gala

Phil Mason, owner of Kerr Stuart Diana, has announced that the locomotive…

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Sunset Steam Express to depart London Victoria this Tuesday

Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower will be hauling the Sunset Steam Express this…

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Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower to visit Brentford this Tuesday

Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower will be on the mainline again this Tuesday,…

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