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Transforming the Railways of Central Scotland. From the pioneering intercity route to EGIP

Categorie	Treinen, Trams, Autobussen & Openbaar Vervoer
Boeknummer	#367573-KH19
Titel	Transforming the Railways of Central Scotland. From the pioneering intercity route to EGIP
Auteur	Glen, Ann
Boektype	Paperback
Uitgeverij	Lily Publications
Jaar van uitgave	2018
ISBN10	1911177370
ISBN13	9781911177371
Taal	Engels
Beschrijving	Paperback, illustrations in colour and b/w, 4to.
Samenvatting	With the evident success of the Liverpool & Manchester Railway, opened in 1830, there were soon proposals to link Edinburgh, Scotlands capital, with the growing industrial centre of Glasgow. Much engineering effort went into producing a line with gentle curves and gradients apart from the steep access into the Glasgow terminus at Queen Street. Praised as a magnificent line, Scotlands first inter-city route of 44 miles was opened by the Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway Company to Haymarket in 1842. From this spine, a network of routes soon developed. Now EGIP, the Edinburgh-Glasgow Improvement Programme, has brought electrification to the E&G and to other key routes in Central Scotland. It is a transformation that is long overdue, and will usher in a new era for the railways, improvi... (Lees verder)ng passenger services and staff working conditions while bringing benefits to communities and the environment.
Pagina's	112
Conditie	Goed — Small corner back cover folded
Prijs	€ 6,50

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