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British Railways Board chairman Sir Peter Parker on the difficulties facing the railways during the recession. He says the main priority for the network is electrification. Male interviewer not identified.
Report on the re-enactment of the Rainhill trials in Lancashire, a competition held in Oct 1829 by the Manchester and Liverpool Railway to discover the most appropriate locomotive to use on their tracks....
Telephone interview with John Snell (aka J B Snell) of the Romney Hythe and Dymchurch Railway, about the future of the line and of the other remaining steam routes in the UK. Male interviewer not identified.
British Rail chairman Sir Peter Parker on his speech to the National Union of Railwaymen (NUR) conference in Guernsey, and on the financial prospects for the railways in the coming year. Male interviewer...
This week’s edition of Our Kind of Town is presented by Keith Howell and investigates the workings of London’s sewage system. Tours Beckton Sewage Treatment Works with Manager Stan Cooke(?). Then goes...
Interview with Chairman of the British Railways Board Sir Peter Parker explaining why electrification is needed to improve the service on Britain’s railways. Male interviewer not identified.
Report on the British Rail dispute. In an attempt to avoid strike action, British Rail and leaders of the workers’ unions have been holding talks on pay and productivity. With statements from Chairman of...
Report on the 11 percent pay award by British Rail in exchange for talks with unions on productivity. Includes statements by Sid Weighell, leader of National Union of Railwaymen (NUR); BR’s chief...
Report on an SDP conference and its industrial policy, including private investment into public services and nationalised industries being made to serve the public. With speech by Bill Rodgers, SDP. Female...
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