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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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Steam locomotive 5239 Goliath returns to steam!

The East Somerset Railway has announced that locomotive 5239 Goliath has officially…

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Steam Dreams set for 20th anniversary steam train

On Tuesday, 17 December 2019, The Steam Dreams Rail Co. will be…

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Passengers thanked as full train service resumes on Midland Main Line

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway and Govia Thameslink have thanked passengers for…

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Steam locomotive 9466 set for public trains this week at the Glos Warks

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has announced that GWR Pannier 9466 will…

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DO NOT TRAVEL: Damage to overhead lines affects trains into London Liverpool Street

Damage to overhead line equipment on the Great Eastern Main Line is…

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Vital signalling work in Bristol ahead of timetable change

Passengers in the Bristol area are being advised by Network Rail to…

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Broken rail results in reduced service in the Midlands

Network Rail, East Midlands Railway and Govia Thameslink Railway are urging passengers…

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Closure of Bury St Edmunds to Ipswich line this December

Important maintenance work will be taking place on the railway between Ipswich…

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New trains begin running on Chester to Leeds route

Brand new trains from Northern are now running between Chester and Leeds.

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LNER show off Azumas to Lincoln

London North Eastern Railway has launched new Azuma services from Lincoln to…

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