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  1. Richard Rosser on British Rail job losses (1994)

    Genre
    Interview

    One-and-a-half thousand white collar workers are to lose their jobs at British Rail as a direct consequence of privatisation. General Secretary of the Transport Salaried Staffs’ Association (TSSA),...

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  2. Rail privatisation views (1994)

    Genre
    Interview

    In two parts. Shadow transport minister Frank Dobson says money spent to privatise the rail system could have been used for real improvements to service. Followed by Transport Minister Roger Freeman saying a...

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  3. Increasing concern for rail safety (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Transport Secretary Paul Channon on concerns over rail safety and demands for more money to be spent on British Rail following 3 serious crashes in 3 months. The Clapham rail disaster public inquiry will be...

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  4. Peter Parker on rise in BR passenger numbers (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Chairman of British Rail, Sir Peter Parker on why more people are using BR. Includes references to high-speed trains, redundancies, commuter lines, unemployment, cancellations and quality service. Male...

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  5. David Kirby on new role as British Rail’s commuter champion (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    David Kirby on his new job as British Rail’s commuter champion for London. He says one of the biggest problems is to do with investment. Female interviewer not identified.

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  6. London Underground Workers unimpressed by British Rail offer (1990)

    Genre
    Interview

    Discussion of the negotiations between London Underground workers and British Rail. Assistant General Secretary of the NUR, Vernon Hince, expresses his disappointment with British Rail’s offer and hints at...

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  7. Jimmy Knapp on rail privatisation (1993)

    Genre
    Interview

    Angela Rippon Drivetime interview with General Secretary of the RMT, Jimmy Knapp following Transport Secretary John MacGregor’s House of Commons announcement on rail privatisation. Knapp arguing that the...

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  8. Privatisation of the rail network and fare rises (1993)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Peter Deeley reports on the latest in privatisation of the rail service as a leaked British Rail document shows plans to increase fares by up to 16 percent in the New Year. With comment from Lord Caithness...

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  9. David Howell on BR (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Transport Secretary David Howell where he appeals to British Rail to provide a better service for the people of London. Male interviewer not identified (poss. Peter Murphy).

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  10. Paul Channon on rail strike (1989)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Paul Channon, Transport Secretary, who says the announcement of British Rail’s record three hundred million-pound profit does not mean that the wage demands of the striking rail workers can...

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