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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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Network Rail is looking for 60 signallers in Yorkshire

Network Rail has announced that it is inviting people in Yorkshire and…

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8F steam locomotive set for Severn Valley Railway visit

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that LMS 8F No. 48305 will…

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New lifts installed at Meols station ahead of new sliding step trains being introduced

Merseyrail has announced that two new lifts have been installed at Meols…

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New Commercial Director for GB Railfreight

GB Railfreight has announced that it has appointed Liam Day as Commercial…

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East Croydon trains delayed due to ‘operational incident’

It has been confirmed that an operational incident has taken place at…

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Here is your chance to drive a steam locomotive at the East Anglian Railway Museum

GWR Small Prairie, No. 5526, has been confirmed to be visiting the…

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West Coast Main line closure TONIGHT as temporary fix to landslip is completed

Network Rail has announced that emergency repairs will close the West Coast…

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‘Keep Northern Public’ – new campaign from RMT ahead of Government review

RMT has announced that they have joined forces with passenger groups and…

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North Norfolk Railway release Spring Steam Gala timetables

The North Norfolk Railway has announced that it has released timetables for…

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Northern brings in Ex-TransPennine Express boss as Government takes over

Northern Trains Limited has announced that a new Managing Director will lead…

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