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During the nineteenth century, railway lines spread rapidly across
Europe, linking the continent in ways unimaginable to previous
generations. By the beginning of the twentieth century the great
cities of the continent were linked by a complex and extensive rail
network. Yet this high-point of interconnectivity, was abruptly
cut-off after 1945, as the Cold War built barriers - both physical
and ideological - between east and west. In this volume, leading
transport history scholars take a fresh look at this situation, and
the ramifications it had for Europe. As well as addressing the
parallel development of railways either side of the Iron Curtain,
the book looks at how transport links have been reconnected and
reconfigured in the twenty years since the reunification of Europe.
In particular, it focuses upon the former communist countries and
how they have responded to the challenges and opportunities
railways offer both nationally and internationally. Including
contributions from historians, researchers, policy makers,
representatives of railway companies and railway museum staff, the
essays in this collection touch upon a rich range of subjects.
Divided into four sections: 'The Historical Overview', 'Under
Russian Protection', After the Fall of the Iron Curtain, and 'The
Heritage of Railways in Eastern Europe' the volume offers a broadly
chronological introduction to the issue, that provides both a
snap-shot of current debates and a starting point for further
research. It concludes that in an era of increased globalisation
and interconnectivity - and despite the rise of air and road
transport and virtual methods of communication - railways still
have a crucial role to play in the development of a prosperous and
connected Europe.
During the nineteenth century, railway lines spread rapidly across
Europe, linking the continent in ways unimaginable to previous
generations. By the beginning of the twentieth century the great
cities of the continent were linked by a complex and extensive rail
network. Yet this high-point of interconnectivity, was abruptly
cut-off after 1945, as the Cold War built barriers - both physical
and ideological - between east and west. In this volume, leading
transport history scholars take a fresh look at this situation, and
the ramifications it had for Europe. As well as addressing the
parallel development of railways either side of the Iron Curtain,
the book looks at how transport links have been reconnected and
reconfigured in the twenty years since the reunification of Europe.
In particular, it focuses upon the former communist countries and
how they have responded to the challenges and opportunities
railways offer both nationally and internationally. Including
contributions from historians, researchers, policy makers,
representatives of railway companies and railway museum staff, the
essays in this collection touch upon a rich range of subjects.
Divided into four sections: 'The Historical Overview', 'Under
Russian Protection', After the Fall of the Iron Curtain, and 'The
Heritage of Railways in Eastern Europe' the volume offers a broadly
chronological introduction to the issue, that provides both a
snap-shot of current debates and a starting point for further
research. It concludes that in an era of increased globalisation
and interconnectivity - and despite the rise of air and road
transport and virtual methods of communication - railways still
have a crucial role to play in the development of a prosperous and
connected Europe.
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