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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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Nexus unveils special train anniversary livery as Metro turns 40

Nexus has unveiled a special train livery to mark the 40th anniversary…

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Trespass warning as steam trains return to Kidderminster

The Severn Valley Railway has released a warning to trespassers as it…

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Barnsley railway bridge set to open this week after major work

Hough Lane road bridge in Wombwell will reopen to motorists on Thursday…

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Steam locomotives set to return to Fort William next month

West Coast Railways has confirmed that booking is now open for The…

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GB Railfreight and CEMEX unveil new freight route!

GB Railfreight and CEMEX have unveiled a new train service that will…

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Transport for London projects resume after lockdown easing

Work on Transport for London construction projects has resumed, with more restarting…

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DISRUPTION: Landslip near Scunthorpe affecting TransPennine Express and Northern services – live updates

A landslip near Scunthorpe is causing disruption to Northern and TransPennine Express…

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Dawlish railway footbridge set to close for a month

Network Rail will be temporarily closing the footbridge over the railway in…

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Avanti West Coast unveils Pendolino train wearing face covering

Avanti West Coast unveiled its Pendolino trains with face coverings to remind…

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Swanage Railway steam trains future ‘on a knife edge’ as appeal reaches £180,000

Swanage Railway volunteers have produced new fundraising videos to reveal an insight…

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