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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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Llangennech Train Fire: Police confirm no criminal activity took place in South Wales train derailment

The RAIB has confirmed that they are investigating the train fire and…

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The last Fellsman steam train for 2020 will run this Wednesday

The last Fellsman steam train of 2020 will be running this Wednesday,…

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Bala Lake Railway finalise Bala Town extension plans

The Bala Lake Railway extension project has reached a milestone, with the…

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Stonehaven Train Crash: ScotRail introduces Stonehaven train shuttle service

Train operator, ScotRail, has confirmed that it has introduced a shuttle service…

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Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways receive £250,000 National Lottery Grant

After a forced closure due to the coronavirus pandemic, there is light…

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Great Western Railway to name train after Gurkha VC hero

Great Western Railway has announced that it will be honouring Tul Bahadur…

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Steam locomotive 46115 Scots Guardsman to pass through Ribblehead this Tuesday

Ex-LMS 'Scot' No. 46115 'Scots Guardsman' will be heading to Carlisle this…

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POLICE APPEAL: Bike and Pallets thrown onto railway and hit by trains

The British Transport Police, along with Network Rail, has started an appeal…

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Warship locomotive comes to the rescue for the Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that there has been a change…

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