LBC/IRN · London Broadcasting Company

Title

Jimmy Knapp on British Rail operating losses

Genre

Interview

TX Date

4 Jul 1990

Year of production

1990

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Duration

00:02:02

Description

Leader of the National Union of Railwaymen, Jimmy Knapp discusses British Rail’s first operating loss in 5 years, claiming that it was caused by a lack of Government support and not by union strikes. Knapp claims that targets set by British Rail Chairman Sir Bob (Robert Basil) Reid are unattainable and could lead to cuts in services and an increase in fares. Female interviewer not identified.

Contributors

Jimmy Knapp

Keywords

Trade unions; Government; Strikes; Labour disputes; British Rail; NUR; Railway transport; Railway workers; Finance; Railway services; Railway management; Fares; Profits; Robert Basil Reid

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