Right from the outset of the second world war, British railways were the mainstay of the internal transport system. They were used extensively for transporting goods and war equipment, as well as troops and evacuated children. Railways had proved harder to bomb and much easier to repair than alternative modes of transport. War saw a major reorganisation of the railway industry in Britain. which resulted in the control of the railways being passed to the Railway Executive Committee. They took responsibility for running the network and giving information on urgent…
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Why Aren’t There More Trains?
Next time you are waiting for a train, and perhaps complaining about the lack of them, spare a thought for the commuters of the 1940s. At least British rail had a good reason – moving weapons to the theatres of war, as well as the war damage to the railways. The railway system suffered heavy damage in some areas due to German Luftwaffe bombing, especially in cities such as London and Coventry. It is estimated that 482 locomotives, 13,314 passenger and 16,132 freight vehicles were damaged during World War Two. Sources: Advert –…