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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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An update on Double Fairlie steam locomotive Y Sgwar – April 2020

Peter Beevers has sent RailAdvent an update on construction of steam locomotive…

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Train operator employees help 3D print face mask straps for NHS workers

East Midlands Railway has announced that their colleagues have been working hard…

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Rail signallers trained with the help of Swindon Panel Society

Network Rail has announced that it has been training extra signallers with…

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GB Railfreight unveils NHS locomotive

GB Railfreight and Porterbrook have unveiled a specially repainted locomotive with blue…

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Track Improvements at Billericay means less delays for Southend passengers

Network Rail has announced that new track, sleepers and ballast has been…

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Peterborough rail workers keeps trains running

Network Rail has announced that it’s track maintenance teams in Peterborough are…

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London to Norwich trains more reliable as track work is completed at Maryland

Network Rail has announced that key workers, such as NHS staff, can…

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New freight express service between Spain and Britain operated by DB Cargo

DB Cargo UK and Transfesa Logistics have announced that they have launched…

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Northern unveils new NHS branding on trains showing support to key workers.

Northern Trains Limited (Northern) has unveiled their newly covered train for their…

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Steam locomotive 60009 Union of South Africa set for year at East Lancs Railway

It has been confirmed that Ex-LNER A4 No. 60009 Union of South…

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