London's Transport in the 1980s

Public transport in London in the 1980s was diverse, with London Regional Transport overseeing much of the network and the national rail network in the early years of privatisation. Routemaster buses, Docklands Light Railway, Thameslink, major stations, old goods yards, and historic transport infrastructure were all part of the scene. Tim Brown's new book offers a fascinating overview of the transport scene in London during this era, with previously unpublished photographs.

Format: Paperback / softback
Length: 96 pages
Publication date: 15 September 2024
Publisher: Amberley Publishing

Public transport in London in the 1980s was a vastly different landscape compared to today. While London Regional Transport still had a significant role in overseeing the public transport network, it was in 2000 that Transport for London took over, marking a new era in the city's transportation. The national rail network in London was also in the early years of privatisation during this time. The streets of London were still dominated by the iconic Routemaster buses, while many of today's major transport infrastructure projects were yet to be built. The Docklands Light Railway and Thameslink, two of the city's most important rail networks, were in their early stages of development, and major stations like Liverpool Street and Kings Cross were undergoing significant rebuilding. Old goods yards, rail networks around Croydon, and historic transport infrastructure that had survived from previous decades were all part of the city's transportation landscape in the 1980s.

With an abundance of previously unpublished photographs, Tim Brown presents a captivating overview of the transport scene in London during this era. The book offers a glimpse into the variety of vehicles on the scene, the early years of the Docklands Light Railway and Thameslink, major stations such as Liverpool Street and Kings Cross before they were rebuilt, old goods yards, the rail network around Croydon before Tramlink was built, and historic transport infrastructure that had survived from previous decades.

The photographs in the book provide a visual journey through the city's transportation history, capturing the sights and sounds of the streets and stations. They showcase the evolution of the transport network, from the introduction of new technologies to the expansion of the rail network. The book also includes interviews with key figures in the transportation industry, providing insights into the challenges and opportunities faced during this period of change.

Overall, Public Transport in London in the 1980s is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of transportation in the city. It offers a unique perspective on the city's transportation landscape and provides a wealth of information and photographs that will be of interest to both locals and visitors alike.

Weight: 312g
Dimension: 233 x 165 x 10 (mm)
ISBN-13: 9781398117464