The railway system in Great Britain is the oldest railway system in the world, with the first locomotive-hauled public railways opening in 1825, which was followed by an era of rapid expansion. In direct contrast to this, the 1960s were a period of drastic reduction in the network where a desire for profitability led to the closure of many branch lines that were ‘uneconomic’. However, the 1970s saw a renaissance in passenger services, with the introduction of InterCity 125 trains and other high-speed additions. In this book, illustrated with over 180 images, Arthur Wilson closely examines the period of 1974–78.
- ISBN13 9781802827880
- Publish Date 30 June 2024
- Publish Status Inactive
- Out of Print 31 July 2024
- Publish Country GB
- Imprint Key Publishing Ltd
- Format Paperback
- Pages 96
- Language English