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OverviewWorking experiences of British Rail in the 20 years leading up to the onset of privatisation in 1994. Stephen Poole worked on three of British Rail's five geographical Regions and then for three of the BR business sectors, thereby experiencing a vast range of operational, business and management styles and issues. His experience included stations, depots, freight, parcels, yards, signalling, catering, major projects and business development. Being told in 1973 that his employment may not last long, he became an 'outsider on the inside', dodging from post to post for 20 years and always being acutely aware of how it all related to the social, industrial, political and economic issues of the time. In this engaging book, he looks back on the BR years, with an awareness of how ongoing arguments about privatisation affect the issues. AUTHOR: Stephen Poole began his railway career in 1973, before being selected as a BR Management Trainee in 1979 and going on to hold jobs in an even greater range until he was made redundant on the approach to privatisation. Following this he worked for Eurotunnel and HM Railway Inspectorate and now works as a consultant representing the freight companies on Network Rail's programme for digital signalling. SELLING POINTS: . Timed for the 70th anniversary of nationalisation, on 1 January 1948 . With a foreword by Sir Peter Parker, one-time Chairman of BR . Accessible and engaging 'warts n' all' style . Recent years have seen a growing nostalgia for BR and renewed political drive to embrace public ownership . New edition of 2002 publication, updating with many new photographs as well as modern reflections on present-day issues 18 b/w illustrations Full Product DetailsAuthor: Stephen PoolePublisher: The History Press Ltd Imprint: The History Press Ltd ISBN: 9780750985567ISBN 10: 0750985569 Pages: 304 Publication Date: 02 January 2018 Audience: General/trade , General Format: Paperback Publisher's Status: Active Availability: In Print  This item will be ordered in for you from one of our suppliers. Upon receipt, we will promptly dispatch it out to you. For in store availability, please contact us. Table of ContentsReviewsAuthor InformationSTEPHEN POOLE began his railway career in 1973, before being selected as a BR Management Trainee in 1979 and going on to hold jobs in an even greater range until he was made redundant on the approach to privatisation. Following this he worked for Eurotunnel and HM Railway Inspectorate and now works as a consultant representing the freight companies on Network Rail’s programme for digital signalling. Tab Content 6Author Website:Countries AvailableAll regions |
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