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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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Operator reveals plans to demolish Wickford railway station

Greater Anglia unveiled plans to redevelop Wickford railway station to improve facilities…

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Heritage bench restored at Northern’s Plumley station

A wooden bench has been restored at Plumley station in the shape…

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Moseley railway station plans submitted to Birmingham City Council

The reopening of Birmingham's Camp Hill railway line has been made another…

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2 Pacers arrive at Cambrian Heritage Railways and enter preservation

Cambrian Heritage Railways took delivery of two Class 144 Pacer trains yesterday,…

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Class 88 locomotive heads on to the East Coast Main Line

Direct Rail Services has confirmed that one of its Class 88 broke…

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£400,000 community rail fund launched by Southeastern

Southeastern has confirmed that its £400,000 community rail fund has been launched…

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Hand sanitiser points installed on Tyne and Wear Metro

Hand sanitiser points have been installed at stations on the Tyne and…

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First steam locomotive since lockdown runs at the Great Central Railway

BR Standard Class 2 78018 has been seen in steam and running…

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Northern train operators make DO NOT TRAVEL plea for passengers this Bank Holiday Weekend

The rail industry in Northern England is calling on the public to…

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