Owens, Stephen
BR Blue: A Portrait
- ISBN 13:
- 9781398115019
- author:
- Owens, Stephen
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Amberley Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2023
- Pages:
- 96
- Dimensions:
- 23.4 x 16.5 centimetres (0.28 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 10 working days
Description
The 1970s and 1980s: A Time of Transition for Britain's Railways During this period, the railway industry was undergoing significant changes. As the nationalised industries faced challenges, the railways invested in modernising their infrastructure, with electrification being a key focus. Standardisation was also introduced to reduce costs, but this led to stagnation within the network. Despite these difficulties, the railway remained fortunate to have a dedicated workforce and thousands of people who relied on it for travel. For those who remember this time fondly, this book provides a nostalgic look back at an era that is often remembered as being stuck in the past. This book offers a unique perspective on the BR Blue era, a period that has become synonymous with the railway's struggles during a time of significant change.
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