Michael Holden

London

Chief Correspondent at Reuters

Chief correspondent for @Reuters covering UK general news, security issues, royals

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Articles

Steam locomotive 45699 Galatea is off to The Greatest Gathering!

1 day ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

45699 Galatea is to visit The Greatest Gathering in August, subject to operational availability. West Coast Railways Co are sending the Jubilee to the event, and is normally based at their Carnforth depot. The event will take place at Alstom‘s Derby Litchurch Lane Works between the 1st and 3rd August.
New Metro line to be built as part of £1.85bn deal

1 day ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The first new Metro line in 30 years is to be built as part of a £1.85bn agreement with the Government. The new Metro line through Washington is part of the largest single investment ever made in the North East’s transport network. The deal is a big boost towards meeting the cost of building the Metro to Washington. Detailed plans are being drawn up already, with the total cost of around £900m. It is expected to see first trains running on the new line in 2033.
Six go on trial over London arson attack blamed on Russia's Wagner group

2 days ago | msn.com | Michael Holden

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Prince Harry explored changing surname to Spencer, says Guardian report

2 days ago | cp24.com | Michael Holden |Sachin Ravikumar |William James

LONDON - Prince Harry and his wife Meghan explored the idea of changing their family name to Spencer amid months of delays in their two children receiving British passports, the Guardian newspaper reported on Wednesday. Harry, the Duke of Sussex, believed that the passport delays were the result of British officials blocking the applications over the use of the Sussex surname and HRH titles (his or her royal highness) for his children, the newspaper said, citing an unnamed source.
RAIB: Tractor driver did telephone signaller before train hit trailer at 80mph

2 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released an update into the investigation into a collision involving a Transport for Wales service and a tractor/trailer. On the 22nd May 2025, at around 10:37, the TfW service from Manchester to Cardiff hit a loaded agricultural trailer which was being hauled by a tractor across Nordam Farm user worked level crossing. The crossing is near Leominster and the RAIB says that the train was travelling at around 80mph when it struck the trailer.
Six go on trial over London arson attack blamed on Russia's Wagner group

2 days ago | marketscreener.com | Michael Holden

LONDON (Reuters) -Six men went on trial on Wednesday over an arson attack that prosecutors say was carried out on behalf of Russia's Wagner mercenary group on a business in London involved in shipping goods to Ukraine. The warehouse units torched in March last year on an industrial estate in east London belonged to Oddisey, a company that delivered packages and humanitarian aid to Ukraine, including satellite equipment from Elon Musk's Starlink.
Alstom signs £50m contract with Lumo for Class 222 refresh

2 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

Alstom is to refresh and maintain five Class 222 trains ahead of the launch of services between Stirling and London Euston. A train service agreement worth £40m will be delivered at the Central Rivers facility, where the six-car trains will be maintained, overhauled and serviced over the next 5 years. A fleet modernistation programme, worth £10m, will be carried out at Alstom’s Widnes depot, and this will involve installing new seats, wifi, and a full repaint to align with Lumo‘s branding.
Fallen tree blocks major London - Scotland railway line

3 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

A fallen tree means that the West Coast Main Line is blocked this morning, meaning delays and cancellations for passengers. Network Rail is on site between Carlisle and Lockerbie, trying to make the line safe, but until then, trains may be cancelled or revised. Disruption is currently expected until 2 pm today. Avanti West Coast services are starting/terminating at Preston (Lancs) and means that the likes of Oxenholme Lake District, Carlisle and Edinburgh / Glasgow won’t be served.
First Group leases Class 222 trains for Stirling - London service ahead of 2026 start date

4 days ago | railadvent.co.uk | Michael Holden

First Group has announced that they have entered into a deal with Eversholt Rail, which will see five Class 222s leased for their new London – Stirling service. In 2024, First Group acquired Grand Union WCML, which included track access rights for an open-access rail service between London Euston and Stirling. This agreement runs until 2030 and includes four return services a day, with three on Sundays, and an additional fifth service from Preston to London.
Britain offloads last NatWest stake after crisis-era rescue

1 week ago | msn.com | Lawrence White |Michael Holden

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