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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 services between Bradford and London set to double thanks to LNER

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced that it will be doubling…

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Direct trains between Huddersfield and London coming in May from LNER

London North Eastern Railway (LNER) has announced that new Azuma trains will…

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Quartz set to help Greater Anglia to reduce train delays

A new tool will help Greater Anglia to make sure more trains…

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Railway closure to allow tunnel track upgrade near Upholland

Network Rail has announced a railway tunnel in West Lancashire is being…

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Welsh language announcements coming to 170 stations thanks to Transport for Wales

Transport for Wales has announced that more than 170 stations in Wales…

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Passengers can now get a Thameslink Key Smartcard from these railway stations

Thameslink, Great Northern and Southern have announced that passengers can now pick…

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New TV series heads behind the scenes at Network Rail

Network Rail's Operations Manager, Rob Bligh, plays a key role in the…

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London Euston wire damage: trains begin running again

Network Rail has announced that trains began running again on the West…

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Black 5 steam locomotive heading for Bath this Thursday

Steam locomotive No.45212 will be back in steam on the mainline and…

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