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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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Train operators planning direct trains from London to Bordeaux in less than 5 hours

A direct train from London to Bordeaux in less than five hours…

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Midland Railway – Butterley to hold commemoration for Sapper Amos

A special commemoration is to take place at the Midland Railway -…

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Chiltern Railways to add 18,000 more seats for May Day Bank Holiday weekend

As part of the long-term improvement plan, Network Rail will be conducting…

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Cambridge food recycling iniative leading the way

Greater Anglia's new initiative to recycle food waste at Cambridge Rail Station…

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Merseyrail reveal Ainsdale station update

Merseyrail has announced that the new ticket office at Ainsdale railway station…

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London Bridge station celebrates King’s 1st birthday

London Bridge has played host to a very special birthday this weekend…

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Kenilworth station to reopen this Monday!

West Midlands Railway has announced that Kenilworth station will open its doors…

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Elgin railway station to see major improvements

ScotRail Managing Director Alex Hynes is set to confirm a number of…

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Fife Heritage Railway begin restoration of steam locomotive No. 2292

The Fife Heritage Railway has announced that they have begun a massive…

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Steam locomotive No. 7714 to attend Keighley and Worth Valley Railway 50th Gala

The Keighley and Worth Valley Railway has announced that GWR Pannier Tank…

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