Rail

Rail

7.3/100h 14m1967
Rail

Overview

"Rail" captures British Railways at a major turning-point in its history. In certain respects, this was a period of considerable upheaval and loss. There was a facing-up to the increasing need for a big modernisation drive. Full and speedy electrification, or the wider promotion of diesel-power on remaining lines, became a matter of top priority. Geoffrey Jones recorded a rapidly disappearing world of everyday steam travel, with its labour-intensive rail workforce : some of the footage in "Rail" (recognisable from "Snow") dates from around 1962.

Genres

Documentary

Production Companies

Geoffrey Jones (Films)
British Railways Board
British Transport Films

Additional Information

Original Title:Rail
Original Language:
Status:Released

Cast

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