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British Rail

By Christian Wolmar
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British Rail by Christian Wolmar explores the history of Britain's national railway system, from its establishment in post-war Britain to its eventual privatisation. The book delves into the technical, economic, and social aspects that shaped British Rail's development and transition. Wolmar provides insight into its challenges and achievements, offering a comprehensive look at the evolution of rail travel in the UK.
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This book may appeal to you if you are intrigued by the history and development of Britain's railway system. Christian Wolmar offers a detailed exploration of how the railways transformed the nation's travel and landscape, making it an interesting read for transport enthusiasts and those curious about British infrastructure.

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British Rail

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The rise and fall of the state-owned British Rail, from "the greatest expert on British trains" Christian Wolmar.

You think you know British Rail.

Stale sandwiches, inefficiency, and violent yellow carriages— we haven't looked kindly on the last of our state-owned organisations to be privatised.

But through its 50-year lifetime, British Rail transformed our transport system, and for a time provided one of the fastest regular rail services in the world.

Born into postwar austerity, impoverished, and exploited by a hostile press, British Rail became a punchline, dismissed and swept away by Conservative government.

Now, Christian Wolmar provides a new perspective on public loss in a time of privatisation. British Rail is ripe for a new history.

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British Rail by Christian Wolmar is praised for its well-structured content and enjoyable pace, according to The Times Literary Supplement. Critics highlight Wolmar as a leading authority in railway studies and commend his expertise in British trains. His reputation as an eminent transport journalist further enhances the book's credibility in the field of Travel & Adventure.

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Book Details

INFORMATION

ISBN: 9781405946278

Publisher: Penguin Books Ltd

Format: Paperback / softback

Date Published: 08 June 2023

Country: United Kingdom

Imprint: Penguin Books Ltd

Audience: General / adult, Tertiary education, Professional and scholarly

DIMENSIONS

Spine width: 26.0mm

Width: 129.0mm

Height: 198.0mm

Weight: 312g

Pages: 416

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About the Author

Acknowledged as one of the UK's leading commentators on transport matters, Christian Wolmar is an award-winning writer and broadcaster specializing in transport, and the author of a series of books on railway history. He is a frequent speaker at conferences, regularly appears on TV and radio, and writes for a wide variety of publications including The Times, The Guardian, The Oldie, and Public Finance. His books include The Great British Railway Disaster (1997), Stagecoach (1999), Down the Tube (2002), The Subterranean Railway (2004), Broken Rails (2001, updated 2005), On the Wrong Line (2005), Fire and Steam (2009), Blood, Iron and Gold (2009), Engines of War (2010), The Great Railway Revolution (2013), and Railways and The Raj (2017). He has been described as \"our most eminent transport journalist\" by The Spectator and \"the greatest expert on British trains\" by The Guardian.

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