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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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Avanti West Coast confirms new trains for Holyhead and Liverpool as Class 805s and 807s

Avanti West Coast has confirmed to RailAdvent that their new trains, from…

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Can you help the Midland Railway Butterley after coach vandalism?

It seems that the public still cannot leave things alone. For 2…

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Work resumes on steam locomotive 72010 Hengist – an update on work

The Clan Project has released an update on work to build steam…

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Features unveiled on Greater Anglia’s new trains

LED lighting, underfloor heating and anti-trap doors are just three features that…

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All aboard for new TransPennine Express Channel 5 TV show

A six-part documentary, The Railway 24/7, will head behind the scenes at…

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Tarka Line in Exeter train disruption reduced thanks to new flood defence barrier

Network Rail has installed a new flood defence to protect the railway…

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Mural in South London sponsored by Network Rail

One year after the unveiling of the mural to celebrate the 400th…

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Aberdeen railway station set for £8 million redevelopment

ScotRail has confirmed that the £8m redevelopment of Aberdeen station will begin…

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REMINDER: Nine day closure of Yeovil to Gillingham railway starts this weekend

Passengers are being reminded by Network Rail that a section of railway…

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