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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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New look Kidderminster station opens today

The newly revamped Kidderminster station will open today to the public (Sunday

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Work resumes on steam locomotive No. 1340 ‘Trojan’

Following a break in work due to the coronavirus, Locomotive Maintenance Services,

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WARNING: Northern urges passengers to leave trains for key workers as numbers soar

"Taking a day trip is not essential" - this is the message

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Great Western Railway celebrates Trainbow’s second birthday

Great Western Railway is celebrating this Pride Month, with a difference, as

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Bala Lake Railway set to hold virtual steam locomotive gala

The Bala Lake Railway has confirmed that it is hosting a virtual

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New technology to alert passengers to busy trains and stations

From today (Friday 5th June 2020), new technology will mean that train

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£2m improvement for Eskmeals Viaduct will improve journeys for Cumbrian Coast line passengers

A project, costing £2 million, is set to improve a coastal viaduct

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DalesRail train service from Blackpool to Carlisle via Blackburn CANCELLED for 2020

Northern has confirmed that the DalesRail service, which runs from Blackpool North

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DO NOT TRAVEL: Warning ahead of next stage of London King’s Cross upgrade

Network Rail, and train operators who operate on East Coast Main Line,

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