Title The railway metropolis : how planners, politicians and developers shaped modern London / Michael Schabas

Published London : ICE Publishing, [2017] ©2017

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Description 1 online resource (xv, 279 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color), maps (chiefly color) Contents 1. The road not taken -- 2. Mrs Thatcher's urban development revolution -- 3. The tide begins to turn -- 4. The birth of canary wharf -- 5. Making the toy train into a realRailway -- 6. "Take derelict land, add railway and stir" -- 7. From big bang to big bust -- 8. Mission creep -- 9. A new gateway to Europe -- 10. A real "tram" for London -- 11. Reform and innovation -- 12. Low-hanging fruit -- 13. Crossrail -- 14. Thameslink -- 15. Looking backwards and forwards Summary The Railway Metropolis describes the fascinating story of how planners, politicians and developers have shaped London's railways. Focusing on the new lines that have been added since 1980, the author considers the reasons why they were built, whether they have proved worthwhile and what lessons can be learned. Based upon extensive research, the book explains the planning, technology choice, design and funding decisions that have shaped London's rail network, and the changing operating practices, fares and management that have been equally critical to the modernisation of London's transport system. The Railway Metropolis describes the fascinating story of how planners, politicians and developers have shaped London's railways. Focusing on the new lines that have been added since 1980, the author considers the reasons why they were built, whether they have proved worthwhile and what lessons can be learned. Based upon extensive research, the book explains the planning, technology choice, design and funding decisions that have shaped London's rail network, and the changing operating practices, fares and management that have been equally critical to the modernisation of London's transport system Bibliography Includes bibliographical references and index Notes Print version record Subject Railroads -- England -- History -- 20th century Railroads -- England -- History -- 21st century Railroads, Local and light -- England -- History -- 20th century Railroads, Local and light -- England -- History -- 21st century City planning -- England -- History -- 20th century City planning -- England -- History -- 21st century City planning Railroads Railroads, Local and light England Genre/Form History Form Electronic book ISBN 9780727761804 0727761803

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