British RailTanya JacksonLabel: The History Press LtdDescription: British Rail is a contentious company as controversial as Dr Beeching and his axe. However this examination of BR’s passenger services shows just how vital the organisation was. It successfully carried millions of commuters to and from their jobs every day; organised its trunk route services to yield a profit under the brand name ‘Inter-City’; and pioneered world-beating research and technological development through its own research centre and engineering subsidiary. It transformed the railway system of Britain from a post-Second World War state of collapse into a modern technologically advanced railway. And it did all this despite being starved of cash and being subjected to the whims of ever-fickle politicians. British Rail: The Nation’s Railway is a story expertly weaved by Tanya Jackson of how all this was achieved against the odds. Complemented by stunning black-and-white and colour images this is certainly a volume that no rail enthusiast should be without.
