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269 results found for '"Public transport"' in Keywords.
White Paper on transport (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Vox pop
Ed Boyle reports on a Government White Paper on transport policy with plans to maintain public spending on public transport and for greater investment in railways; interviews with Sidney Weighell, NUR;...
Hayes on Sunday (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Phone-in
Hayes on Sunday revisits the week’s shows with guests: Richard Ingrams editor of Private Eye on its origins, changes through the years and libel cases. Jason Ditton sociology researcher at Durham...
Ian Phillips on London fare-dodgers (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Ian Phillips, LT spokesman, on methods to combat fare-dodgers on London public transport. Male interviewer not identified (poss. John Perkins).
Heathrow Central tube station opens (1977)
- Genre
- News report
Christopher Hourmouzious reports on the opening of the new 30 million pound tube extension linking Heathrow airport and central London.
Roy Smith on random strikes at bus depots (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Roy Smith of London Transport discusses the random strikes at bus depots. The busmen are striking because of the introduction of a new timetable without enough consultation, and a lack of staff. Smith...
Tommy O’Driscoll gives reasons for strikes (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with busman Tommy O’Driscoll, who describes the problems which have caused him and his fellow workers to strike. Lack of staff and lack of consultation are the top problems. The busmen are...
Michelle Booth returns home from hospital (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Michelle Booth, on her return from hospital, thanks listeners for their support, and for the Roy Orbison half-hour she was played. At home, her parents talk about her progress and physiotherapy, her...
London Transport improvements (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Michael Robbins, managing director of railways for London Transport, on improving service and safety on the Underground. Interviewer not identified.Sound level low.
London Transport improvements (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with male speaker representing London Transport (poss. chairman Ralph Bennett) about improving public transport, bus and underground services in London. Interviewer not identified. Sound level low.
London Transport buses (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with David Quarmby, London Transport, on the bus service in London and proposals to improve services. Interviewer not identified.