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The Railway Metropolis: How planners, politicians and developers shaped modern London
Michael Schabas
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Description for The Railway Metropolis: How planners, politicians and developers shaped modern London
Hardcover. The Railway Metropolis describes the fascinating story of how planners, politicians and developers shaped rail developments in modern London. It is an essential read for all those involved in the industry, including engineers, architects, city planners, railway operators and politicians. Num Pages: 296 pages, 350 illustrations. BIC Classification: TN. Category: (P) Professional & Vocational. Dimension: 219 x 276. .
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 book covers the period from the election of a Conservative government ... Read more
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 book covers the period from the election of a Conservative government ... Read more
Product Details
Publisher
ICE Publishing
Format
Hardback
Publication date
2017
Condition
New
Number of Pages
296
Place of Publication
London, United Kingdom
ISBN
9780727761804
SKU
V9780727761804
Shipping Time
Usually ships in 7 to 11 working days
Ref
99-37
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