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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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Message of thanks as Ffestiniog Railway raises £100,000 in appeal

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railway's Directors have released a message thanking…

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Rail worker from Saltburn-by-the-Sea moves out to protect mum from Coronavirus

A Network Rail track worker from Saltburn-by-the-Sea has moved house during the…

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Great Western Railway train named after Captain Tom Moore

Captain Tom Moore has had a Great Western Railway train named after…

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Hi tech simulators used to train drivers on new Greater Anglia trains

Drivers who will be test driving new trains for Greater Anglia have…

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Transport for Wales marks International Workers’ Memorial Day

Transport for Wales has announced that it is marking International Workers’ Memorial…

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Nexus worker pays tribute to nurse who died from coronavirus

A Nexus rail worker whose baby daughter battled a brain tumour has…

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ScotRail staff charity work continues through Coronavirus

Staff at ScotRail are not letting the pandemic get in the way…

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Class 319 train used in GB Railfreight parcel test at London Euston

A Class 319 has been used by GB Railfreight during a successful…

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