Innovation on the Rails

Synopsis: The process of researching and developing fast trains takes time; the idea for the Advanced Passenger Train came 20 years ago. Yet business needs are changing all the time. Shot on location in Derby, and on a special run of the APT, looks at the history and technology of the train and discusses British Rail’s proposal for its new fast train, the IC225.
Series: Design and Innovation, Course T362
Language: English
Country: Great Britain
Medium: Video; Videocassette. Standard formats. col. 25 min.
Year of production: 1986
Availability: OUT OF DISTRIBUTION
Subjects: Design; Technology
Keywords: product design; railways

Producer

Kevin Newport

Cast

Frank Finlay

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