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193 results found for '"Underground railway networks"' in Keywords.
Moorgate Tube Disaster - survivor describes ordeal (1975)
- Genre
- Interview; Press conference
Male survivor of the Moorgate Tube Disaster describes his escape from an underground train carriage following the crash at Moorgate Station on the Northern Line (28/02/75).
Asbestos on Tube (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
John McMorrow of NUR interviewed on asbestos problem on London’s Tube system. Although levels not officially at those considered harmful to health, he claims workers are falling ill and something should be...
Asbestos on Tube (1977)
- Genre
- Interview
Dr Andrew Raffle, Chief Medical Officer of London Transport, on levels of asbestos in the London Tube network and disagreements with NUR over measuring standards used. Male interviewer not identified (poss....
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.
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.
First female underground driver (1978)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Hannah Dadds, the first female driver on the London Underground network. Male interviewer not identified.
Tube workers dispute (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Ray Buckton, ASLEF, about pay demands by tube drivers. Male interviewer not identified.
Tube workers dispute (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
Interview with Charlie Turnock, Assistant General Secretary of the NUR, on the possibility of a Tube strike. Female interviewer not identified.
NUR strikes (1979)
- Genre
- Interview
National Union of Railwaymen spokesman Charles Turnock speaks out during London Underground strikes, claiming the case is justifiable, and the situation should be resolved through arbitration. Male...
Hayes on Sunday (1979)
- Genre
- Interview; Talk show
Brian Hayes revisits the week’s shows and interviews with guests: Dr Bernard Dixon from the New Scientist on the lessons to be learned from the Birmingham smallpox outbreak. William Maxwell, new boss of...