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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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Seven days to go until WCML closure between Coventry and Rugby

Major upgrades are to take place between the West Midlands and London…

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Book Review: Rails Across the Harbour – Folkestone and its Branch Line

Rails Across the Harbour - Folkestone and its Branch Line is a…

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Steam locomotive 45596 ‘Bahamas’ set for Watercress Line gala appearance

The Mid Hants Railway, also known as The Watercress Line, has announced…

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DO NOT TRAVEL: London King’s Cross cancellations this September

East Coast Main Line train operators and Network Rail are urging passengers…

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Storm damage on the Edinburgh to Glasgow railway line revealed

Network Rail has confirmed it will be working around the clock to…

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Stonehaven Train Crash: ScotRail train waited at Carmont for two hours prior to fatal crash

The RAIB is currently investigating a fatal collision that happened near Carmont…

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Planning permission granted for second section of Dawlish sea wall

This week, Teignbridge District Council approved Network Rail's plans for the remaining…

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World-leading images to help reduce delays for London passengers

This summer, a new way of inspecting the railway using high-quality images…

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Time capsule buried at new GB Railfreight Peterborough office

GB Railfreight, along with Lindum, has taken part in an event on…

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Royal Scot steam locomotive heading for York this Saturday

LMS 'Scot' No. 46100 'Royal Scot' will be passing through Sheffield tomorrow…

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