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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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Police and Network Rail issue warning after trespass incident increase in Dawlish

The British Transport Police have teamed up with Network Rail once again…

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Network Rail presented with Heritage Award for work at Stirling station

Yesterday, Wednesday 30th June, Network Rail was presented with a National Railway…

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Manchester United steam locomotive tender to move to Sheffield ‘in the coming days’

The tender for LNER B17 new build, No. 61662 'Manchester United' will…

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Twickenham railway junction set for major upgrade this August

South West London rail passengers are being advised to check before travelling…

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LNER’s Lincoln Week continues ahead of special train this weekend

In partnership with Visit Lincoln, rail operator LNER is launching its first…

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Man jailed after causing damage to Motherwell depot and stealing charity box

The British Transport Police has confirmed that a man has been jailed…

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3D wax pattern update for steam locomotive 789

The Holden F5 Locomotive Trust has released a small update showing what…

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Mid Norfolk Railway awarded £200,000 grant ahead of reopening

The Mid Norfolk Railway has announced it has received a £200,900 grant…

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MAJOR DISRUPTION: Explosion as 70 firefighters at major fire near London railway station

A fire at a business near to Elephant and Castle station means…

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Statement released after Northern ‘left with no option’ to cancel Sunday trains

Northern has released a statement after it says it was 'left with…

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