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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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Summer investment means benefits for rail passengers in Eridge

Passengers in Sussex will soon feel the benefits of a major refurbishment

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South Western Railway completes trial of Class 159 emission reducing technology

South Western Railway has confirmed it has completed a trial of new

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Work to resume on steam locomotive 5551 The Unknown Warrior

The Princess Royal Class Locomotive Trust, the contractor who is assembling 5551

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Brand new station in Soham given green light for work to start

Proposals for a station in Soham have been confirmed by East Cambridgeshire

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Spa Valley Railway’s 2020 Summer Diesel Gala cancelled

The Spa Valley Railway has unfortunately had to cancel their upcoming 2020

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First Employee Director appointed at Avanti West Coast 

Following the creations of the job role, Avanti West Coast has announced

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Coronavirus progress update on steam locomotive 4709

In a statement released this week, Richard Croucher, The 4709 Group's chairman

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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway Announce Reopening for July 25th

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway has confirmed that their heritage line will be

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Vintage Trains announce overhaul of steam locomotive 5593 Kolhapur

Vintage Trains has announced that Ex-LMS 5593 Kolhapur will be overhauled at

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Steam locomotive Welsh Pony has fire lit for first time in 80 years

In the Top Left Hand Corner of Wales, history has been made

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