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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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Experience Greater Anglias new trains with the power of Virtual Reality

Train operating company, Greater Anglia, is giving people and passengers the chance…

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A1 Steam Locomotive Trust wins two awards

The A1 Steam Locomotive Trust has announced that they have won two…

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8 ways to wear your kids out this half term with Arriva Trains Wales

Half Term is here! Here are a few ideas of where to…

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Ecclesbourne Valley Railway announce visitor to ‘Diesel Locomotive Weekend’

The Ecclesbourne Valley Railway, in Derbyshire, has announced that Class 08 No. 08704 is…

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Double award for train operating company Greater Anglia’s recruitment team

Train operating company, Greater Anglia, has announced that their recruitment team is celebrating…

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Steam Locomotive ‘Tom Rolt’ gets a repaint + more winter work at the Talyllyn Railway

Over the winter break, the Talyllyn Railway in Tywyn, Mid Wales, have…

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New GWR trains for Devon and Cornwall set for journey across Europe

New Great Western Railway Intercity Express Trains for the train operating company's…

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Britains busiest railway foot crossing closed by Network Rail

Network Rail has closed Britains busiest railway foot crossing*, in Surrey, which saw…

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Meet train operating company Greater Anglia’s new Integrated Transport Manager

Greater Anglia has announced that they have appointed a new integrated transport…

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