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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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Cycle hub at Elstree & Borehamwood station officially opened by Mayor

After it was announced earlier this year, the new two-tier cycle storage…

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Passengers to swap air for rail travel as Coronavirus changes travel habits?

The Coronavirus pandemic has changed our lives, and one of the biggest…

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Coronavirus: Steam railways in Wales annnounce second lockdown closures

The Welsh Government has announced a circuit breaker lockdown lasting two weeks,…

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£895,000 lifeline grant to help Hollycombe through coronavirus closure

An £895,000 grant from the Culture Recovery Fund has been awarded to…

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ALL Birmingham Snow Hill line train departure times are about to change…

A new timetable is coming into operation next week on the Birmingham…

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No Manchester to Blackburn trains through Todmorden as viaduct upgrade takes place

A 180-year-old railway bridge will receive much-needed upgrades this month, and Calder…

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Tickets available for Leighton Buzzard Railway’s Santa Specials

Tickets for the Leighton Buzzard Railway's Christmas season trains have now been…

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£26,500 grant for the Sittingbourne and Kemsley Light Railway

A £26,500 grant from the Government has been awarded to the Sittingbourne…

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An update on Black 5 steam locomotive No. 45491

RailAdvent has been sent an update on the overhaul of LMS Black…

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London Liverpool Street track upgrades means fewer delays

Network Rail has announced that it has completed a 12-month-long project of…

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