Marks, Richard
A History of British Rail Engineering Limited
- ISBN 13:
- 9781399066358
- author:
- Marks, Richard
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Pen & Sword Transport
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 256
- Dimensions:
- 24.2 x 16.5 x 2.7 centimetres (0
- Genre:
- History
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
A History of British Rail Engineering Limited by Richard Marks In 1970, British Railways Board established a new subsidiary company to revolutionise rail technology and manufacturing. British Rail Engineering Limited (BREL) was born, driving a new era of rail innovation that would leave a lasting legacy on Britain's railways. This book tells the story of BREL's remarkable journey from its humble beginnings to its sale in 1992, during the controversial privatisation of Britain's railways. BREL's work on designing iconic new trains is examined alongside its relationship with subcontractors and private manufacturers, as well as its tumultuous relationship with British Railways Board. The company's struggles to deal with the legacy of outdated and obsolete stock and infrastructure are also explored, in the light of new research. Additionally, BREL's success as an international exporter of British-designed and manufactured trains is fully explored. The company's heyday as a leading-edge technology manufacturer and its relationship with British Railways Research Division left a lasting impact on the modern railway, and this book provides a detailed account of BREL's achievements and challenges.
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