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295 results found for '"Railways"' in Keywords.
Sid Weighell on railway cuts (1975)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with National Union of Railwaymen leader Sid Weighell, on Environment Secretary Anthony Crosland and the Labour Government’s proposed cuts in expenditure leading to the possible closure of a...
Reporters try out new trains (1976)
- Genre
- Press conference
On board a new train, Peter Parker, Chairman of British Railways, answers questions from a number of reporters about the new railway rolling stock just put into operation. Reporters not identified.
Sid Weighell on rail closures (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Sid Weighell, National Union of Railwaymen (NUR), on proposed rail closures connecting UK ports as they are not profitable and on possible industrial action to prevent closures. Male reporter...
Commuter opens wine bar (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with unidentified male speaker (poss. Michael Laud) who had previously set up the Brighton Line Commuter’s Association on setting up a wine bar and restaurant in Brighton as he was fed up with...
Peter Parker on BR report (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Peter Parker, Chairman of British Rail, on the Annual Report which shows BR making a profit for the the first time in six years. Interviewer not identified (poss. Rita Carter).
Hayes on Sunday (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; Phone-in
Hayes on Sunday revisits the week’s shows with guests: Jessica Mitford talks about her time in the US Communist Party; Kenneth Slack, director, talks about the work of Christian Aid and takes a call...
Liberal conference (1977)
- Genre
- Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop
Speeches from and reports on the 1977 Liberal Party conference in Brighton. The speakers include: Clement Freud; David Steel; Peter Allen; David Penhaligon; Jeremy Thorpe; Cyril Smith; David Worsthorne(?);...
Expanding London’s transport (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with GLC planning spokesperson Shelagh Roberts about expanding the London rail network. It looks at where the railway needs to be expanded, the new tunnel under the Thames and what the new lines...
ASLEF pay claim (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interview with Ray Buckton, Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), on a pay claim requesting an extra £25 to £30 a week. Pt 2.
ASLEF pay claim (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Bob Holness interview with Ray Buckton, Associated Society of Locomotive Engineers and Firemen (ASLEF), on a pay claim requesting an extra £25 to £30 a week which ignores government guidelines for 10%...