Rail Report 13: On Track for the Eighties
The final report in a series of 13 topical films
Part of Rail Report Collection
1980•15m•5.5/10
Documentary
Ratings
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5.5/10(2)
A review of innovation and development within BR and its businesses, including: modernisation of freight facilities and service to new companies; progress of the Bedford/St. Pancras electrification project; paved track and permanent way maintenance; Sealink's "Galloway Princess"; Seaspeed's SRN4; and the Research department's magnetically levitated vehicle. For general showing.
Production
British Transport Films
Language
EN
Status
Released
Release Date
Available in Your Library
Cast
Peter Hawkins
Self - Commentator
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