Shannon, Paul
British Railways Freight Terminals Since 1960
- ISBN 13:
- 9781800352926
- author:
- Shannon, Paul
- format:
- Hardback
- publisher:
- Crecy Publishing
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2024
- Pages:
- 152
- Dimensions:
- 22.3 x 28.7 x 1.8 centimetres (1
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Since the 1960s, the British railways have struggled to retain their share of freight traffic, as the road transport industry has increasingly dominated the market. This shift has led to the decline of traditional freight terminals, with many stations losing their goods yards and the network of general freight terminals being gradually reduced.
However, the railways have responded by developing new markets for heavy trainload operations, such as aggregates, cement, and steel. This has led to the establishment of specialist terminals for bulk cargoes, and the move towards longer, heavier block trains. This book provides a comprehensive overview of the changes that have taken place in the British railway network over the last 60 years, from the traditional wagonload traffic to the modern, streamlined facilities of today.
It also explores the range of traction and rolling stock used to handle the nation's railway freight traffic over the decades, from steam-hauled pick-up goods trains to modern trains carrying uniform loads of over 2,000 tonnes.
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