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Overview
Illustrates the reconstruction and electrification of the main railway line between Manchester and Sheffield. Showing the plan for the modernisation and re-equipping of British Railways. This film was produced for televising by the BBC during the evening that the plan was debated in parliament.
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Runtime
5 min
Release Date
1955-01-01
Status
Released
Original Language
English
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