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The authoritative and fascinating history of the rise and fall of
the state-owned British Rail 'Wolmar's book is impeccably organised
and makes a fast, enjoyable read' THE TIMES Literary
Supplement________ British Rail wasn't how we're asked to remember
it . . . From ancient rolling stock to patchy service, stale
sandwiches to the wrong kind of snow, British Rail - our last great
state-owned organisation to be privatised - has received a terrible
press. But after its controversial 1948 creation, British Rail was
actually an innovative powerhouse that over five decades
transformed the UK, creating one of the fastest regular rail
services in the world. Award-winning journalist Christian Wolmar
takes us from promise to punchline, exploring British Rail's birth
into post-war austerity, the many battles and struggles to evolve
what many considered to be a dinosaur, and how, at the height of
its success, the service was misunderstood and unfairly maligned,
ruthlessly broken up and privatised._______ Praise for Christian
Wolmar 'Wolmar is the high priest of railway studies' Literary
Review 'The greatest expert on British trains' Guardian 'Our most
eminent transport journalist' Spectator 'If the world's railways
have a laureate, it is surely Christian Wolmar' Boston Globe
'Christian Wolmar is in love with the railways. He writes
constantly and passionately about them. He is their wisest, most
detailed historian and a constant prophet of their rebirth . . . if
you love the hum of the wheels and of history, then Christian
Wolmar is your man' Observer
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Imprint: |
Penguin Books
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Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
Release date: |
June 2023 |
Authors: |
Christian Wolmar
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Dimensions: |
194 x 128 x 32mm (L x W x T) |
Pages: |
416 |
ISBN-13: |
978-1-4059-4627-8 |
Categories: |
Books
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LSN: |
1-4059-4627-X |
Barcode: |
9781405946278 |
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