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217 results found for '"Railway transport"' in Keywords.
Peter Parker on BR role (1976)
- Genre
- Interview
Sir Peter Parker, new chairman of British Rail, on the challenges and difficulties he faces in his new role. Male interviewer not identified.
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.
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...
Peter Parker on rise in BR passenger numbers (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Chairman of British Rail, Sir Peter Parker on why more people are using BR. Includes references to high-speed trains, redundancies, commuter lines, unemployment, cancellations and quality service. Male...
Train crash near Brighton (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Assistant Divisional Fire Officer, George Hammond, on the scene at a train crash near Brighton after two passenger trains collided (19/12/78). Male reporter not identified. (Five people were...
Train crash near Brighton (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sir Peter Parker, Chairman of British Rail, at the scene at a train crash near Brighton after two passenger trains collided (19/12/78). Male reporter not identified. (Five people were killed...
First female underground driver (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Hannah Dadds, the first female driver on the London Underground network. Male interviewer not identified.
Rail passengers view on BR fare increases (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with John Oliver, Chairman of the Rail Passengers Association, about the announcement of fare increases by British Rail. Male interviewer not identified.
Denis Howell is minister for snow (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Denis Howell MP, on poor weather conditions in the UK and his appointment as minister for snow.
British Rail prices and service (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview on the success of a court case against British Rail, with regard to season ticket pricing and service.