Covers the history and development of the railways and the transforming effect which they had on the world. A lively and readable account, peppered with fascinating facts. Written by an authoritative and important figure in the world of railways. -- .
Author Biography
Michael Robbins worked for London Transport from 1939 to 1980, latterly as Board Member and Managing Director (Railways). He is a past president of the Chartered Institute of Transport -- .
Reviews
This is a thoughtful, inquiring book, full of historical imagination. "Times Literary Supplement"
