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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 Russell gets spark arrestor fitted

The Welsh Highland Heritage Railway has announced that Russell has been in…

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Manchester railway line electric switched on

Network Rail has announced that the overhead power lines on the eastern…

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Eurostar tickets can be saved on Google Pay

Eurostar has announced that they are offering passengers a new way to…

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South Western Railway passenger wins £5,500 in Touch Smartcard prize draw

South Western Railway has announced that another passenger has won big in…

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Plans for new Dawlish sea wall approved

Network Rail has announced that Teignbridge District Council has approved its plans…

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West Midlands Trains recover over £1m from ticketless rail passengers

West Midlands Trains has announced that over £1m of revenue has been…

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Summit building marks 10th anniversary as steam locomotives return to Snowdon

The Snowdon Mountain Railway has announced it is preparing to mark the…

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Britains first guide horse takes training on Metro

The Tyne and Wear Metro has announced that they have hosted a…

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Steam locomotive footplate rides at the Ffestiniog Railway

The Ffestiniog and Welsh Highland Railways have announced that they will be…

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Easter operating times at the Ruislip Lido Railway

The Ruislip Lido Railway has released its running details for the Easter…

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