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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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New timetable for TransPennine Express delayed again

Due to a delay in the introduction of new trains for TransPennine…

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Railway line to move? New plans from Network Rail on South Devon railway line

Network Rail has released updated proposals today for a series of potential…

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Work starts on new £100 million South Wales Metro Depot

Transport for Wales has announced that it has reached another milestone as…

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Book Review: North British Type 2 Bo-Bo Diesel-Electric Class 21 and 29s

Published a couple of months ago, this new release from publishers Pen…

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How to find out more about a major Mossley Hill railway footbridge upgrade

Network Rail has revealed plans to replace a footpath bridge that connects…

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Free travel for families with cancer thanks to ScotRail

ScotRail has announced that it has partnered with Whiteleys Retreat to help…

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Rail journeys to be quicker in Somerset and Dorset thanks to bridge renewal in Yetminster

Network Rail has announced that it will be carrying out upgrades between…

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Steam locomotive 92134 wins top award

Steam Railway Magazine has announced that everyone involved in the restoration of…

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Rail passengers thanked as emergency repairs near Lancaster are completed

Network Rail has thanked rail passengers for their patience after emergency repairs…

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Passengers make contactless switch on Tyne and Wear Metro

Nexus has announced that Metro passengers can now use contactless when paying…

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