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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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Does DB want to sell Arriva to cover a funding gap?

Reports in Berlin are suggesting that rail operator DB may be wanting…

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Where and when to see steam locomotive 45596 Bahamas in Stratford-upon-Avon this Tuesday

After decades off the mainline, 45596 Bahamas will return to the mainline…

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Steam locomotive 45212 to arrive at the Keighley and Worth Valley Railway this Tuesday

Steam locomotive No.45212 will be back in steam on the mainline and…

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Where and when to see steam locomotive 60163 Tornado this Tuesday

Steam locomotive 60163 Tornado will return to the mainline this week as…

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An update on steam locomotive 60532 Blue Peter

LNWR Heritage has released a short update on the overhaul which is currently…

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WATCH: Class 37 locomotive farewell tour in Cumbria

Northern and Direct Rail Services operated their Class 37 farewell train on…

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WATCH: Drone footage as detonators mark last steam locomotive over Butts Bridge

Drone footage has been released showing the last ever steam train to…

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News on steam locomotive No.10 and other projects at the Corris Railway

The Corris Railway has released an update on their new steam locomotive,…

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New and improved Newton-le-Willows station set to open this weekend

MerseyRail has announced that rail passengers are set to benefit from new…

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44th day of Northern strike action set to go ahead

RMT has announced that the 44th day of strike action on Northern…

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