Rails to Nowhere
Rails to Nowhere
Simon & Ela
Episode 5 - British Rail and Technology Part 3 - The 1980s & 90s
57 minutes Posted Mar 31, 2023 at 5:00 am.
Introduction
Thatcher and Major
Small Steps
Electric Signals
Pacing Around
Intercity
Networking
Conclusion
Credits
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In this episode Simon and Ela take their last look at the History of British Rail and innovation. Looking at the Thatcher and Major years todays conversation covers Pacers, Sprinters, and yet more signalling. Yet again we find that BR was a hive of technology and innovation stymie by the policies thrust upon it by the UK government.