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British Rail: The Nation's Railway by Tanya Jackson (Hardcover, 2013)

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British Rail was a success. However, this examination of BRs passenger services shows just how vital the organisation was. And it did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever-fickle politicians.

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British Rail is a contentious company, as controversial as Dr Beeching and his axe. However, this examination of BRa s passenger services shows just how vital the organisation was. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organised its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name a Inter-Citya ; and pioneered world-beating research and technological development through its own research centre and engineering subsidiary. It transformed the railway system of Britain from a post-Second World War state of collapse into a modern, technologically advanced railway. And it did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever-fickle politicians. British Rail: The Nationa s Railway is a story, expertly weaved by Tanya Jackson, of how all this was achieved against the odds. Complemented by stunning black-and-white and colour images, this is certainly a volume that no rail enthusiast should be without.