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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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Whaley Bridge: Some train services reinstated following severe flooding

After several days of disruption due to flooding and damage to the…

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Steam locomotive Chaloner to visit Shrewsbury Flower Show

The Ffestiniog & Welsh Highland Railway has announced that Chaloner will be…

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West Coast Railway reopens after 16 day closure

Passengers are benefitting from a more reliable railway with the West Coast…

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Welshpool & Llanfair Railway celebrate Disability First project

A celebration at the Welshpool & Llanfair Light Railway’s Llanfair Caereinion station…

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Steam locomotive heading for Cardiff this Wednesday

70000 Britannia will be on the mainline this Wednesday as it heads…

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Over 9,000 extra seats to Newquay for Boardmasters 2019

Over 9,000 extra train seats are being provided for this year’s Boardmasters…

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Steam locomotive heading for Weymouth this Thursday

Steam locomotive No.60009 Union of South Africa will be back in steam…

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Scarborough Steam Train running this Thursday

Steam locomotive No.45699 Galatea will be back in steam on the mainline…

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Northampton rail passengers get chance to have their say

Rail passengers in Northampton will be able to discuss the summer’s timetable…

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Brighton Pride rainbow loco unveiled by GB Railfreight

In celebration of this year’s Brighton Pride, GB Railfreight has announced the…

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