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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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Alstom unveils signalling system of Mallawi railway line for Egyptian National Railways

Alstom has announced that it has successfully supplied, tested, and put into…

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New entrance opens at London Paddington to help passenger flow

Passengers at London Paddington are now seeing the benefits from quicker and…

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CCTV footage shows teens risking lives on railway line near Leeds

Network Rail is urging parents to warn children about the dangers on…

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Steam locomotive 7903 Foremarke Hall set to haul first Glos Warks trains

The online ticket office for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway is now…

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CHECK BEFORE TRAVELLING: Engineering work between Southampton and Winchester this weekend

No trains will run between Winchester and Southampton via Eastleigh this weekend…

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Howdon Depot for Tyne and Wear Metro approaches completion

The new train depot at Howdon for the Tyne and Wear Metro…

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Steam locomotive 61306 Mayflower passing Reading TODAY

Ex-LNER 'B1' No. 61306 'Mayflower' will be heading from Southall to Didcot…

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Garrandale’s Cleartrak toilet system to begin trials on Chiltern Railways 

Both Garrandale and Chiltern Railways have announced tests will start shortly on…

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Network Rail reminds passengers rail network is safe to use

Network Rail has reassured passengers that they can use the rail network…

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