Michael Holden avatar

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.
Editor
Follow:
7821 Articles

Class 47 locomotives to operate timetabled Skipton to Appleby trains this summer

Rail Charter Services Ltd have released details of a dedicated train service…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Ruislip Lido Railway confirms reopening date after Coronavirus closure

The Ruislip Lido Railway has confirmed their planned reopening date for passenger…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Australia’s NSW Rail Museum announces reopening date – with steam locomotive 3801 on show

NSW Rail Museum, in Australia, has confirmed its reopening date following a…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway set for July 4th Reopening

The Cleethorpes Coast Light Railway has announced that their railway will begin…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Coronavirus: The full list of when railways are reopening – Thursday 25th June 2020

With so many railways around Britain, we thought it would be useful…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Wabtec and Virgin Trains USA announce £96m deal for locomotive signalling system

Wabtec has confirmed it has secured an agreement, worth $120m (approx £96m),…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Multi-million-pound investment for Newcastle station given green light

Improvements costing multi-millions of pounds will change the face of Newcastle's Central…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Coronavirus: The full list of when railways are reopening – Wednesday 24th June 2020

As coronavirus guidelines begin to be eased following the announcement by Boris…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado update – movements at York!

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has released an update on Ex-LNER A1…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden

Frame Appeal for steam locomotive Colossus launched

The Gigantic Locomotive Company has announced that they have launched a Frame…

Michael Holden avatar Michael Holden