Railway Travel in World War Two

This book shows how the railway companies maintained their 'public service' ethos despite the wartime government applying pressure to restrict passenger travel.

About the author

A life-long railway enthusiast, Peter Steer's career was as an engineer and manager in the electricity supply industry. He is a member of the Institution of Engineering and Technology (MIET). Since retirement he has written articles for and edited the Southern Railway Group's magazine 'Southern Notebook'. To add to his technical and managerial qualifications he has been awarded a Master of Arts Degree in Railway Studies by the University of York.

Summary

This book shows how the railway companies maintained their ‘public service’ ethos despite the wartime government applying pressure to restrict passenger travel.

Product details

• Authors: Peter Steer
• Publisher: Pen & Sword Books
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 30.11.2023
• EAN: 9781399063173
• ISBN: 978-1-399-06317-3
• No. of pages: 272
• Dimensions: 242 mm x 165 mm x 29 mm
• Weight: 606 g
• Subject: Guides > Motor vehicles, aircraft, ships, space travel > Rail vehicles