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  1. Rail strike talks break down (1979)

    Genre
    News report; Press conference

    Report on talks on rail strikes over wages breaking down as ASLEF union leader Ray Buckton walked out, strike action is now likely to escalate. Includes comment to press from Buckton. Male reporter not...

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  2. More rail strikes necessary (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    ASLEF union General Secretary Ray Buckton appeals to the public for understanding about the rail strikes, and claims more strikes are necessary for the pay issues to be taken seriously.

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  3. ASLEF rail strikes a pantomime (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Chairman of British Rail, Sir Peter Parker, shows his disdain at the rail strikes being conducted by the union ASLEF. He claims there have been good changes in the rail industry, and the strike will help no...

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  4. Norman Fowler visits Waterloo (1979)

    Genre
    News report; Interview

    Barbara Groom reports on Norman Fowler, Transport Secretary, meeting commuters at Waterloo Station, London. Includes Fowler speaking.

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  5. British Rail prices and service (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview on the success of a court case against British Rail, with regard to season ticket pricing and service.

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  6. Sid Weighell on rail fares (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with General Secretary of the NUR, Sidney Weighell, on the effects of an oil shortage on rail fares along with a possible decrease in the Conservative Government’s subsidising of services. Male...

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  7. Hopes to improve railway transport (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Two linked clips of an interview, with an unidentified female speaker (probably an MP - poss. Sally Oppenheim), about poor train services and high fares as she hopes the Monopolies and Mergers Commission...

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  8. London Transport services (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with a male MP (not identified - poss. Hendon MPs John Gorst or Peter Thomas) about a planned meeting designed to put pressure on London Transport for improvements in public bus and rail services....

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  9. British Rail fare increase (1979)

    Genre
    Interview

    Male interviewee (not identified) calling on British Rail to reinvest in commuter lines into London and on the planned passenger fare increase. Interviewer not heard.

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  10. Decision makers (1980)

    Genre
    Documentary; Interview; Vox pop

    John Armstrong presents a documentary on the problems facing British Rail and looks at the possible remedies and future of the UK railway system. Comments from general public; ASLEF leader Ray Buckton;...

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