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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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Ride on the footplate of a steam locomotive this Bank Holiday weekend

Are you visiting North Wales this Bank Holiday Weekend? Visit the Ffestiniog…

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ScotRail set to confirm rail improvements in East Lothian

ScotRail is set to confirm how they are going to improve rail…

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One in, one out at the Severn Valley Railway Spring Diesel Festival

The Severn Valley Railway has announced that there has been a change…

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New cycle parking facilities at Northallerton Rail Station from TransPennine Express

TransPennine Express has announced that new secure cycle parking facilities have been…

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Roof repairs at the Corris Railway secures future for historic railway building

The extensive roof repairs have been completed at Corris station on the…

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WORLD FIRST: Buy your Virgin Trains ticket using your Amazon Alexa

Virgin Trains have announced that passengers can now book their Advance Single…

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Record breaking year for Virgin Trains on the West Midlands to London route

Virgin Trains have announced that they have broken new records for passengers…

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Reminder! Plan ahead if travelling in the South East this Bank Holiday

Network Rail is urging passengers to check before travelling in the South…

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Important changes to Heathrow Express train tickets in effect from today!

This morning, train operating company, Heathrow Express, has introduced some new changes…

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More comfortable seats on Greater Anglia’s new trains

Train operating company (TOC), Greater Anglia, has asked passengers for their views…

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