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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 train delight as GWSR numbers rise by 42%

The Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway has announced that its best ever year…

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New transport partnership between ACoRP and Stagecoach

Stagecoach has announced that it has joined forces with the Association of…

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New railway station at Soham

Network Rail has announced that it has been working closely with the…

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Camping and caravanning along the Ffestiniog Railway

Caravanning is a great way to explore North Wales, and we would…

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Work to extend platforms set to begin at Corby

Network Rail has announced that they will begin work on Monday 4…

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Can you help the West Somerset Railway this Winter?

The West Somerset Railway is looking for volunteers to help them prepare…

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West Midlands volunteers praised by Mayor

Mayor of the West Midlands, Andy Street, has been praising the work…

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WATCH: person crosses level crossing as train approaches in Barmouth

Shocking footage has been uploaded to YouTube that shows a woman walking…

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Maritime Transport and DB Cargo announce agreement

Maritime Transport and DB Cargo UK have announced an agreement to increase rail…

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Class 378s to be used on Gospel Oak to Barking line…. 710s ‘not ready’

Transport for London has announced that a contingency plan has been put…

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