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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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First electric train services run to Cardiff Central

Rail passengers in South Wales are benefitting this week from the first…

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Two weekends with no trains for London Kings Cross

Network Rail is reminding passengers that no trains will run in or…

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£25 million charges to keep HS1 in good condition

The Office of Rail and Road has announced that they have decided…

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21 additional KISS trains for Hungarian Railways from Stadler

Hungarian operator MÁV-START and Stadler have announced that they have signed a…

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First US maintenance contract for Stadler

Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) has announced that it has awarded Stadler…

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Passengers warned of lift repair work at Stockport station

Network Rail is urging passengers who need step-free access at Stockport to…

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MAJOR DISRUPTION: Person hit by a train at Penrith North Lakes

Trains on the West Coast Main Line are currently being delayed following…

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Northern’s 10p sale is BACK tomorrow

Northern has announced that their 10p flash sale returns from tomorrow, meaning…

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Weardale Railway and Dartmoor Railway are both UP FOR SALE

It has been announced that not one, but two heritage railways are…

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TransPennine Express to refund fare increase for season ticket holders

TransPennine Express has announced a compensation scheme for passengers that refunds the…

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