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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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MAJOR DISRUPTION: Person hit by a train near Newbury

Great Western Railway has confirmed that a person has been hit by…

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Harrogate trains delayed after tunnel is closed for ‘safety reasons’

A tunnel has been closed for safety reasons between Weeton and Horsforth,…

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Freight train operator calls on Government to deliver HS2

With HS2's future being decided next month, GB Railfreight's MD, John Smith,…

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An update on steam locomotive 134

The 134 Restoration Project has released a short update from work completed…

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Bridges and track damaged as freight train derails – REPAIR WORK STARTS

Network Rail has announced that work to repair the damage to track…

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Steam locomotive 76084 set for West Somerset Railway gala

The West Somerset Railway has announced that BR Standard 4 No. 76084…

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Peterborough trains delayed due to damaged overhead wires

Damage to the overhead electric wires between Hitchin and Peterborough is causing…

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MAJOR DISRUPTION: Railway points fail near Basingstoke

Railway points have failed near Basingstoke and is now causing disruption between…

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First steam locomotie tour of 2020 runs tomorrow!

Steam locomotive 35018 British India Line will be back in steam on…

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No trains as upgrade to Anglia railway line set to begin

Network Rail has announced that they will be working at Maryland on…

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