Inside British Rail

Author : Stephen Poole
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 075098709X
Total Pages : 377 pages
Book Rating : 4.97/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Inside British Rail written by Stephen Poole and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2018-01-19 with total page 377 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Stephen Poole joined British Rail in 1973, working for three of its Regions and then for three of its Business Sectors in the run-up to privatisation. He experienced stations, depots, freight, parcels, yards, signalling, catering, major projects and business development. Using his extensive knowledge of the workings of British Rail, he paints a vivid picture of its inner life, set against the backdrop of political, industrial and social change that dominated the last twenty years of the nationalised railway. Inside British Rail is both a celebration of the determination and camaraderie shown by staff working in an industry that was struggling to survive, and a nuanced assessment of the difficulties, both internal and external, that contributed to its demise.

Author : Emily Bone
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781409549932
Total Pages : 16 pages
Book Rating : 4.33/5 ( download)

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Download or read book See Inside Trains written by Emily Bone and published by . This book was released on 2013-05-01 with total page 16 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Trains hold a fascination for just about anybody, and this lift-the-flap history of locomotion tells it all, from Stephenson's Rocket to the bullet trains of today.

Author : Christian Wolmar
Publisher : Penguin UK
ISBN 13 : 0241456215
Total Pages : 261 pages
Book Rating : 4.17/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Rail written by Christian Wolmar and published by Penguin UK. This book was released on 2022-06-09 with total page 261 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The authoritative and fascinating history of the rise and fall of the state-owned British Rail 'Wolmar's book is impeccably organised and makes a fast, enjoyable read' THE TIMES Literary Supplement________ British Rail wasn't how we're asked to remember it . . . From ancient rolling stock to patchy service, stale sandwiches to the wrong kind of snow, British Rail - our last great state-owned organisation to be privatised - has received a terrible press. But after its controversial 1948 creation, British Rail was actually an innovative powerhouse that over five decades transformed the UK, creating one of the fastest regular rail services in the world. Award-winning journalist Christian Wolmar takes us from promise to punchline, exploring British Rail's birth into post-war austerity, the many battles and struggles to evolve what many considered to be a dinosaur, and how, at the height of its success, the service was misunderstood and unfairly maligned, ruthlessly broken up and privatised._______ Praise for Christian Wolmar 'Wolmar is the high priest of railway studies' Literary Review 'The greatest expert on British trains' Guardian 'Our most eminent transport journalist' Spectator 'If the world's railways have a laureate, it is surely Christian Wolmar' Boston Globe 'Christian Wolmar is in love with the railways. He writes constantly and passionately about them. He is their wisest, most detailed historian and a constant prophet of their rebirth . . . if you love the hum of the wheels and of history, then Christian Wolmar is your man' Observer

Author : Terence Richard Gourvish
Publisher : Oxford University Press
ISBN 13 : 9780199269099
Total Pages : 770 pages
Book Rating : 4.92/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Rail 1974-1997 written by Terence Richard Gourvish and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2004-01-29 with total page 770 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Based on privileged access to the British Railway Board's rich archives, this book provides and authoritative account of the progress made by the British Railway System prior to its privatization. It offers a unique account of the last fifteen years of nationalized railways in Britain, and it sheds light on the current problems of privatized railway systems. This volume is divided into four complete and concise sections for complete study: 'Railways Under Labour (1974-1979)', 'The Thatcher Revolution (British Rail in the 1980's)', 'On The Threshold of Privatization: Running the Railways (1990-1994)', and 'Responding to Privatization (1981-1997)'. Author Terry Gourvish is considered Britain's leading railway historian.

Author : Bob Barnard
Publisher : Anchor Books
ISBN 13 : 9780905985589
Total Pages : 174 pages
Book Rating : 4.83/5 ( download)

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Download or read book 25 Years of SSI written by Bob Barnard and published by Anchor Books. This book was released on 2012 with total page 174 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Author : Robin Jones
Publisher : Mortons Books
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 269 pages
Book Rating : 4./5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Railway Disasters written by Robin Jones and published by Mortons Books. This book was released on 2019-12-01 with total page 269 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This is the story of how Britain’s railway disasters, horrific though they may be, change the network for the better through the crucial lessons that are learned. It starts with fatalities on early mining tramways before the dawn of the steam age and takes the story up to the present day. While many of Britain’s worst tragedies are covered in depth, such as Quintinshill in 1915 and Harrow & Wealdstone in 1952, the book also looks at others that had resounding consequences for safety.

Author : Brian Hoey
Publisher : Haynes Manuals
ISBN 13 : 9780857331328
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.29/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Royal Train written by Brian Hoey and published by Haynes Manuals. This book was released on 2011-10 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: There is in fact no single Royal Train, but rather a set of rail vehicles that can be assembled into whatever configuration is required, depending on which member of the Royal Family is travelling. This title examines various aspects of the Royals' favourite form of transport, including the rolling stock, the locomotives, the costs, and more.

Author : Vicki Pipe
Publisher : September Publishing
ISBN 13 : 1912836297
Total Pages : 133 pages
Book Rating : 4.91/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Great British Railways written by Vicki Pipe and published by September Publishing. This book was released on 2020-02-06 with total page 133 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Take a journey of discovery and explore the top 50 things to see and do on Great British railways. Find the rarest train routes, learn about the railways' people and animal friends, marvel at iconic stations, whizz over amazing bridges, steam through tremendous tunnels and visit the most spectacular railway sights. You can: - Ride across dramatic viaducts. - Visit Britain's busiest railway hub and its least-used station. - Stop at Britain's highest station. - Meet the railway cats and dogs.This lively, interactive book will inspire children – and adults – to seize the moment and explore the wonderful world of Great Britain's railways. Written by Vicki Pipe with additional fun facts from Geoff Marshall, the dynamic duo behind the YouTube channel's All the Stations and authors of The Railway Adventures.

Author : Tanya Jackson
Publisher : The History Press
ISBN 13 : 0752497421
Total Pages : 385 pages
Book Rating : 4.26/5 ( download)

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Download or read book British Rail written by Tanya Jackson and published by The History Press. This book was released on 2013-10-01 with total page 385 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: British Rail was a success. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organised its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name ‘Inter-City’; pioneered world-beating research and technological development through its own research centre and engineering subsidiary. It transformed the railway system of Britain from a post-Second World War state of collapse into a modern, technologically advanced railway. It did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever fickle politicians. British Rail, A Passenger’s Journey is the story of how all that was achieved, seen from a passenger’s perspective.

Author : Etsuo Abe
Publisher : Routledge
ISBN 13 : 1351147188
Total Pages : 231 pages
Book Rating : 4.87/5 ( download)

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Download or read book The Development of Corporate Governance in Japan and Britain written by Etsuo Abe and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2017-11-28 with total page 231 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The topic of 'corporate governance' attracts the interest of commentators, policy makers and academics due to its focus on major differences between national business systems and their performance. Yet many works engage in generalizations, and fail to appreciate the realities and circumstances of its long-term evolution. Comparative study is used in this book to analyse national, legal, cultural and industry-specific contexts and the broad range of key factors contributing to the emergence of business institutions. Historical insight into the origins of corporate governance systems and the impact of institutional legacy is used to unravel development pathways in Japan and Britain. The book is the result of genuine international cooperation between established Japanese and British business historians and management academics.