Rolt, L.T.C.

Red for Danger: The Classic History of British Railways

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ISBN 13:: 9780752451060
author:: Rolt, L.T.C.
format:: Paperback
publisher:: The History Press
language:: English
Publication Year:: 2009
Pages:: 256
Dimensions:: 23.2 x 15.6 x 2.4 cm
Genre:: Railway transport industries
Condition:: New
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Railway disasters are often the result of human error, and it is in the brief moment between a mistake and its devastating consequences that the drama of an accident unfolds. First published in 1955, this book chronicles the history of railway disasters in Britain, based on meticulous investigation and analysis of official reports. The book covers every major accident between 1840 and 1957 that led to changes in railway working practices, revealing the evolution of safety devices and methods that transformed the British railway into one of the safest modes of transport. This edition includes Rolt's final text from 1966, alongside a new introduction by fellow historian Professor Jack Simmons. By examining these accidents, this book provides valuable insights into the development of safety measures and the lessons learned from past disasters, offering a unique perspective on the history of British railways.

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