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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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Swansea station goes blue for NHS Staff and other key workers

Swansea station was lit up on Thursday by Network Rail to show…

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Fogging guns used to clean Greater Anglia trains through Coronavirus pandemic

Fogging guns have been used to clean Greater Anglia trains during the…

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Adopt a Diesel Loco at the Severn Valley Railway

The Severn Valley Railway (SVR) has added diesel locomotives to their “Adopt…

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New timetable from Northern – passengers advised to avoid travelling

Northern Trains Limited (Northern) will be introducing a new timetable from Monday…

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Rail passengers to need reservations if travelling with London North Eastern Railway

London North Eastern Railway will begin operating a reservation only train service…

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Shrewsbury rail station goes blue for NHS workers

The Grade II listed Shrewsbury railway station was lit up blue this…

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£3m boost for Devon economy as Network Rail upgrades Dawlish Sea Wall

Figures released this week have confirmed that £3m has been spent locally…

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Non-Executive Directors appointed by Network Rail

New Non-Executive Directors have been appointed by Network Rail to replace retired…

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Great Western Railway launches Train Teasers for children in lockdown

Great Western Railway has released a set of brain-teasers to help keep…

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