Austin, Chris
Holding the Line: How Britain's Railways Were Saved
- ISBN 13:
- 9780860936763
- author:
- Austin, Chris
- format:
- Paperback / softback
- publisher:
- Oxford Publishing Co
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2018
- Pages:
- 344
- Dimensions:
- 19.7 x 12.5 centimetres (0.40 kg
- Genre:
- Nonfiction, Transport, Railroads
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 4 working days
Description
Holding The Line: How Britain's Railways Were Saved
Chris Austin and Lord Richard Faulkner explore the pivotal role that British railways played in their country's economic survival during a period of significant change.
This detailed account examines the challenges faced by the rail industry, from financial struggles to infrastructure development, and reveals how it was ultimately saved through a combination of innovative solutions and strategic planning.
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