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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 Maid Marian hauls first trains since fitment of cab

The Bala Lake Railway has announced that steam locomotive, Maid Marian, has…

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New HS2 Ltd Chairman announced

The Transport Secretary, Chris Grayling, has appointed Sir Terry Morgan CBE as…

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Reminder for passengers about Derby station upgrade

Network Rail along with train operating companies CrossCountry and East Midlands Trains…

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North Yorkshire Moors Railway tv series commissioned for second series

The North Yorkshire Moors Railway has announced that 'The Yorkshire Steam Railway:…

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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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