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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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Greater Anglia inviting entrepreneurs to pitch at Cambridge rail station

Greater Anglia has announced that it has installed new external power supplies…

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All trains between Keighley and Skipton cancelled due to vehicle hitting level crossing

Update (13/07/2018 @ 20:00): All lines have now reopened, there may still be…

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Steam locomotive No.65894 and a Harry Potter carriage to visit the Wensleydale Railway

The Wensleydale Railway has announced that steam locomotive No.65894 will be visiting…

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TransPennine Express announce ‘go live’ date for compensation scheme

TransPennine Express has announced the go-live date for the May Timetable compensation scheme.…

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West Coast Railways steam locomotive to visit the Wensleydale Railway

The Wensleydale Railway have announced that a West Coast Railways steam locomotive…

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London Waterloo’s 170th birthday celebrated in style

Network Rail and South Western Railway have got together to celebrate London…

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Three Class 170 trains branded with ScotRail #trainbow logos

ScotRail has announced that three of their trains have been branded with…

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Steam locomotive hauled trains return to the Llangollen Railway this weekend

The Llangollen Railway has announced that steam locomotives will be once again hauling trains…

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School children bury time capsule at Maghull North railway station

Merseyrail has announced that school children have buried a time capsule in…

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Steam locomotive hauled trains return to the East Lancashire Railway this weekend

The East Lancashire Railway has announced that steam locomotives will be once…

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