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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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Train operator launches LNER Reserves to help NHS through pandemic

LNER has announced that it has launched ‘LNER Reserves’ to enable its…

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GB Railfreight and Drax team up to keep lights on during pandemic

Employees at GB Railfreight and Drax are working together to make sure…

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Book Review: Twenty First Century Narrow Gauge – A Pictorial Journey

Twenty First Century Narrow Gauge - A Pictorial Journey is a new…

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Investigation launched as Class 57 locomotives and Class 710 pass through red signal at Loughborough

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has announced that they will be investigating…

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway boss warns Government help ‘not enough’ for charities

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway's General Manager, Chris Price, has responded to…

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Crossgate viaduct trackbed to be replaced during 4 day metro closure

Nexus has announced that it will be carrying out a programme of…

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Network Rail worker set to feature in BBC One documentary, Night Force

Network Rail has announced that Rob Turnbull, an NR worker from Morpeth,…

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Pandemic passenger numbers at London Liverpool Street fall by 95%

Network Rail has announced that new figures have shown that passenger numbers…

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Glasgow Queen Street lit up blue in honour of NHS heroes

Network Rail has announced that the glass frontage at Glasgow Queen Street…

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Greater Anglia punctuality ‘very good’ in March as passenger numbers tumble

Greater Anglia punctuality 'very good' in March as passenger numbers tumble

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