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Re: Dr Beeching

Take a look at: http://www.aslef.org.uk/HISTORY/22.htm
It is interesting that some say that Beeching wrecked the railways in Britain
while others argue that he saved them from disaster.One thing for sure was that
he closed most branch lines.
Cheers
Bob

Daryl Cheshire wrote:

> I have heard of several references to Dr Beeching in regard to rail closures
> in Britain. Who was he and what did he do?
>
> So far I have gathered, he held some sort of enquiry into rail services and
> recommended closures which were followed up (in the '50s?). Was he an
> external consultant or the head of BR?
>
> Seems like the Lonie reports in the early '80s which were not fully
> implemented at the time but were gradully implemented by default years
> later.
>
> Thanks
>
> Daryl