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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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Free train travel for job seekers in Hull

TransPennine Express has announced that they now offer free rail travel for…

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Chiltern Railways unveils special Poppy Train

Chiltern Railways has announced that it has unveiled a special train at…

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Contactless payment coming to Heathrow Express

Heathrow Express has announced that from next month, passengers will be able…

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Virgin Trains scraps Friday afternoon peak restrictions

Virgin Trains has announced that it has scrapped Friday afternoon peak restrictions…

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Transport for Wales to hold recruitment days

Transport for Wales has announced that they will be holding a number…

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West Somerset Railway awarded community grant

The West Somerset Railway has announced that it has been awarded a…

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DB Cargo UK donates breakdown truck to college students

DB Cargo UK has announced that it has donated a Breakdown and…

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Extra 200 train services a day from Thameslink from December

Govia Thameslink Railway has announced that an extra 200 services will be…

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Free travel for Veterans this Remembrance Day with South Western Railway

South Western Railway has announced it is to honour the armed forces…

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Great Western Railway launch jigsaw

Great Western Railway has announced that it has launched a new jigsaw…

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