num_pages: 176
description: A defining moment in the history of British railways was the publication in 1963 of Dr Richard Beeching's plan to rationalize and modernize the network. A leading industrialist, Beeching had been brought in to provide a fresh perspective on the grossly unprofitable system and his decisions have caused controversy ever since. This book is a facsimile reproduction of the original report presenting Beeching's analysis of the problem and outlining the closure plan, with supporting maps.
language: English
title: The Reshaping of British Railways
publisher: Collins