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  1. London bus routes put out to tender (1984)

    Genre
    Interview; News report

    Report on thirteen London bus routes being put out to tender by LRT and reaction to the decision. With comment from GLC transport Chairman Dave Wetzel; LRT board member responsible for finance and planning,...

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  2. Tommy O’Driscoll gives reasons for strikes (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with busman Tommy O’Driscoll, who describes the problems which have caused him and his fellow workers to strike. Lack of staff and lack of consultation are the top problems. The busmen are...

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  3. Ted Benton on travelling entire tube network (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    London Transport employee Ted Benton(?) on travelling the entire London Underground network in a single day to raise money for a kidney machine. Unidentified female traveller adds that the tube system is...

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  4. Train drivers’ strike (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Peter Spencer reports on the forthcoming one-day strike by train drivers, and inter-union conflict. Contributions from William (Bill) Rodgers, Transport Secretary; Sid Weighell, NUR leader; Ray Buckton,...

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  5. PC Benson receives award for Kings Cross fire (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with PC Stephen Hanson of the British Transport police, about receiving an award from Queen Elizabeth II and comments on fire safety in the Underground now. The policeman was one of 15 people...

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  6. TUC conference-issues on agenda (1981)

    Genre
    News report; Speech; Press conference

    Report on the eve of conference press briefing by General Secretary Len Murray prior to the TUC union conference in Blackpool, with excerpts, and on what the conference will be discussing. On the drop in...

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  7. Kings Cross firemen honoured (1989)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Vox pop

    Simon Bowden reports on a ceremony involving fifteen people honoured for courage shown in helping victims of the Kings Cross underground fire. The awards for bravery were presented by Queen Elizabeth II....

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  8. Sid Weighell on train drivers’ strike (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Sid Weighell of the NUR on the forthcoming one-day strike by train drivers. NUR members will not be supporting the action, by ASLEF men.

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  9. Lorry drivers stuck in France (1984)

    Genre
    News report; Vox pop

    Report on lorry drivers being stuck in the French Alps due to a blockade. Includes vox pop with the drivers. Male reporter not identified.

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  10. Ray Buckton on train guards’ pay offer (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Ray Buckton, General Secretary of ASLEF, attacks British Rail for offering a pay rise to railway guards but not to drivers. Female interviewer not identified.

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